When she graduated from Gateway High School in Aurora, CO in 1978, no one knew it was in the cards for Michelle Howard to become a rising star in the U. S. Navy.
Michelle graduated from the Naval Academy in 1982 and completed her Masters in Military Arts and Sciences in 1998. Shortly thereafter, she went on to become the first African American woman to command a navy ship when she took the helm of the U. S. S. Rushmore.on March 12, 1999.
Six years ago Army General Ann E. Dunwoody (61) became the U. S. military's first female four-star officer. In 2012, President Obama nominated Janet Wolfenbarger to become the first female four-star General in the U. S. Air Force. Now, Vice Admiral Michelle Howard (54) joins them as the Navy's first female four-star admiral in the Navy's 236 year history. She assumes the duties of the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations.
By the way, here's a story you probably didn't hear about in the news. Michelle Howard commanded the ship that was involved in rescuing Captain Phillips from the Somalian pirates. That story was featured on the Sweet Nothings blog which introduced the ship's captain, Michelle Howard.
Congratulations and best wishes to a real trend-setter, paving the way for the women following her.
Related Article:
Another Michelle: The Rear Admiral Howard, Sweet Nothings Blog, May 10, 2009
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