In honor of Women’s History Month this March, here at Military Makeover we wanted to honor all the women who have U.S. Armed Forces. Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate all the contributions women have done for our country. So, in honor of Women’s History Month here is a list of the most famous women to serve in the U.S. military.
Bea Arthur
Best known for her role on the popular television show “The Golden Girls,” the late Bea Arthur once served in the Marine Corps. Arthur was a truck driver and one of the first members of the Women’s Reserve. She enlisted at the age of 21 in 1943. Arthur was stationed at Marine Corps and Navy air stations in Virginia and North Carolina in her military career. She was promoted from corporal to sergeant to staff sergeant. Arthur was discharged in September of 1945 and soon started her career in acting. She had a successful Broadway career, winning a Tony award and quickly moved into television eventually staring in her own sitcom and of course in “The Golden Girls.”
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Harriet Tubman
One of the most celebrated women in American history is Harriet Tubman. She is best known for helping free slaves through the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. But did you know Tubman served for the Union in the Civil War? Tubman served as a cook, nurse, and even a spy for the Union. She was the first woman in American history to lead a military expedition. Her most famous role was helping Col. James Montgomery plan a raid to free slaves from plantations in South Carolina. Tubman continued to serve for the Union years later. Unfortunately, Tubman was only paid $200 during her three years of service and was denied a pension for her work.
Credits: National Park Service & Flickr
Eileen Collins
Eileen Collins is one of the most influential women when it comes to overcoming barriers. She was the first NASA female shuttle commander and at age 23 she became the Air Force’s first female flight instructor. Collins joined the Air Force in 1978. She was one of the first four women to go through pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. Collins military training helped prepare her for test-pilot school, where her goal was to be the first female space shuttle pilot, which she accomplished in 1999.
Credits: Tradlands & Flickr
From all of us at Military Makeover Happy Women’s History Month and thank you to all of the men and woman who have served our country. You are our heroes!
