Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody is the first woman in U.S. history to be nominated as a 4 star general. A graduate of the State University in New York Cortland who possesses graduate degrees in national resource strategy and logistics management, Dunwoody was also the first woman to recieve a third star. The number of 4 star generals that can be nominated is very limited, and generals serve limited terms. There are currently 12 four-star Army generals, 11 four-star Air Force generals and 3 four-star Marine generals. Most frequently, active-duty personel rise in rank by distinguishing themselves with leadership in combat situations. Since women are excluded from combat duty under Department of Defense regulations, for Dunwoody to rise so far so rank required extrordinary demonstration of her leadership skills over the 33 years she has been serving.
If the U.S. Senate confirms her appointment, which they are expected to do, Lt. Gen. Dunwoody will serve as head of the Army's supply arm.
Upon news of her nomination, she reported feeling extremely honored and explained "I grew up in a family that didn't know what glass ceilings were."
Whether she knew what they were or not, with woman like Dunwoody, limits for women will continue to come tumbling down-oh.
More information on other extraordinary female leaders in the military: http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/23/woman.general/index.html
For an explanation of military rankings:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_(United_States)
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