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This is a list of female United States military generals and flag officers, that are either currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, or are retired.They are listed under their respective service branches, which make up the Department of Defense, with the exception of the Coast Guard, which is part of Homeland Security.
As of 2020, there were 74,592 total women on active duty in the US Army, with 16,987 serving as officers and 57,605 enlisted. While the Army has the highest number of total active duty members, the ratio of women-men is lower than the US Air Force and the US Navy, with women making up 15.5% of total active duty Army in 2020.
48th Armored Division – "Hurricane". 49th Armored Division – "Lone Star"; referring to its status as a Texas National Guard formation, after the state's nickname. 50th Armored Division – "Jersey Blues"; referring to the fact that it was a New Jersey National Guard unit. This is today's 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Mollie Bean served with the Confederate Army under the name Melvin Bean. She was captured by the Union Army in February 1865 near Richmond, Virginia. [1]: 222 [2] Mary and Molly Bell, cousins who both served with the Confederate Army. Malinda Blalock (1842 – 1901 or 1903) was a female soldier who fought on both sides during the Civil War.
The awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces include various medals, service ribbons, ribbon devices, and specific badges which recognize military service and personal accomplishments of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a service member's career.
Terry L. Anderson Jr. [ 43] U.S. Army. Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Sergeant Major. Kenyatta J. Gaskins [ 44] U.S. Army. Inspector General of the United States Army.
Major General Laura L. Yeager (née Brandt; born 1963 or 1964) is a retired officer in the United States Army National Guard. [2] She became the commander of the National Guard's 40th Infantry Division on June 29, 2019 and served in that role until May 15, 2022. [3] [4] She is the first woman to command a United States Army infantry division.
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, nicknamed the " Six Triple Eight ", was a predominantly black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (WAC). The 6888th had 855 women, amongst whom were three Latinas, both enlisted and officers, and was led by Major Charity Adams. [1] It was the only predominantly all-black US Women's Army Corps unit ...