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Another Milestone for Women

November 14, 2008
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14 November 2008 9 Comments

Amid the unsettling times for women’s progress in 2008 comes news of a glass ceiling being shattered. Today, Ann E. Dunwoody has become the first woman ever to be awarded the ranking of Four-Star General in the United States Army.

Dunwoody, a 33-year veteran of the U.S. Army, was nominated for this position by President Bush. “This is an historic occasion,” said Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Dunwoody will be the head of the Army’ supply arm. She became the top-ranking woman in the Army in 2005 when she was elevated to be a 3-star general.

“This only reaffirms what I have known to be true about the military—that the doors continue to be open for women in uniform,” says General Dunwoody.

There are currently 21 female one-star generals in the Army. General Dunwoody’s appointment must be confirmed by the Senate.

The New Agenda sends its heartfelt congratulation to General Ann Dunwoody for her historic achievement!

9 Comments »

  • Cynthia said:

    Yeah! Having been in the military I can tell you what an extraordinary achievement this is. Congratulations Gen. Dunwoody! HOOAH!

  • Elnora said:

    Fantastic news! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! Congratulations, General Dunwoody!

  • Rebecca said:

    Congratulations Gen. Dunwoody ! You just made HISTORY .

  • pacific-cali said:

    Tremendous achievement! Congratulations General!

  • Anna said:

    Thanks for sharing this news. Congratulations General Dunwoody. I can’t imagine how hard it must be to move up through the ranks in the military as a woman. Kudos!

  • lightacandle said:

    How about posting a list of women in history, and now, whose outstanding achievements we wish to honor and respect — and call attention to?

    “SHADOW” now . . . and “SHADOW” forever!

    “Stop Humiliation And Disparagement Of Women”

  • Kitkat said:

    Congratulations to Gen. Dunwoody. An inspiration to all.

    Happy weekend.

  • Zee said:

    OT, but maybe we should get behind this woman??? For Obama’s Senate seat!!

    http://blogs.suntimes.com/swee.....ith_b.html

    from the Nov. 14, 2008 print Sun-Times…

    BY DAVE MCKINNEY AND CHRIS FUSCO
    Chicago Sun-Times Staff Reporters
    Lynn Sweet, contributing

    Tammy Duckworth’s star seems to be fading within Gov. Blagojevich’s inner circle as the governor mulls over a potential replacement for President-elect Barack Obama, who formally will step down from his U.S. Senate seat Sunday.

    Potential Obama successors who appear to be getting the closest scrutiny from the governor’s camp include retiring state Senate President Emil Jones, Rep. Luis Gutierrez and state Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

    Duckworth, a disabled Iraqi war veteran who heads the state’s Veterans Affairs Department, has close ties to Obama’s political organization and has been a popular member of Blagojevich’s Cabinet. The governor personally feted her during a reception at the Democratic National Convention in August.

    But her odds of landing Obama’s seat appear to be dimming because of her closeness to Sen. Dick Durbin, who has an icy relationship with the governor, yet has sought input into the selection process. This week, Durbin identified Duckworth as being on his list of hopefuls for the Obama seat.

  • Kathy said:

    Congratulations to our new 4 star general !!

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