Women In The Army History

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  • 2. 
    Who became the first female four-star general in military history? - ProProfs

    Who became the first female four-star general in military history?

    • Gen. Vivkie A. Dunwoody

    • Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody

    • Gen. Marie E. Dunwoody

    • Gen. Jessie V. Dunwoody

    Correct Answer
    A. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody
    Explanation
    Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody became the first female four-star general in military history and also became the first female to lead a major Army command Nov. 14, 2008. On that date she was promoted in a Pentagon ceremony and later that day she took command of Army Materiel Command headquartered on Fort Belvoir, Va. http://www.army.mil/women/profiles.html

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  • 3. 
    Who was the first female commandant of the Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson, S.C.? - ProProfs

    Who was the first female commandant of the Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson, S.C.?

    • Command Sgt. Maj. Nicole King

    • Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King

    • Command Sgt. Maj. Samantha King

    • Command Sgt. Maj. Regina King

    Correct Answer
    A. Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King
    Explanation
    On Sept. 22, 2009, Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King became the first female commandant of the Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson, S.C. King said it is important to note that a hard worker will shine, regardless of gender. http://www.army.mil/women/profiles.html

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  • 4. 
    Women have served in the United States Army since what year? - ProProfs

    Women have served in the United States Army since what year?

    • 1775

    • 1801

    • 1785

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1775
    Explanation
    Women have served in the United States Army since 1775. Currently, women serve in 91 percent of all Army occupations and make up about 14 percent of the Active Army. Women play crucial roles around the world today, and their sacrifices in this noble effort underscore their dedication to serving their country. http://www.army.mil/women/

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  • 5. 
    Who assumed responsibility as the first woman provost marshal general of the Army and also took command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command? - ProProfs

    Who assumed responsibility as the first woman provost marshal general of the Army and also took command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command?

    • Brig. Gen. Colleen McGuire

    • Brig. Gen. Brenda McGuire

    • Brig. Gen. Rebecca McGuire

    Correct Answer
    A. Brig. Gen. Colleen McGuire
    Explanation
    Brig. Gen. Colleen L. McGuire assumed responsibility as the first woman provost marshal general of the Army and also took command of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command in a ceremony Thursday at Fort Belvoir.
    http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/01/15/32999-first-woman-becomes-army-provost-marshal-general/index.html

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  • 6. 
    Who is the first woman general officer in the 230-year history of the U.S. Judge Advocates General Corps? - ProProfs

    Who is the first woman general officer in the 230-year history of the U.S. Judge Advocates General Corps?

    • Brig. Gen. Francis S Key

    • Brig. Gen. Coral Won Pietsch

    • Brig. Gen. Michelle Lee

    • Brig. Gen. Miranda K Tristle

    Correct Answer
    A. Brig. Gen. Coral Won Pietsch
    Explanation
    The first-ever female general officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps, Brig. Gen. Coral Pietsch was also the first female Asian-American general officer in the U.S. Army.
    http://www.army.mil/women/profiles.html

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  • 7. 
    Who was the first female to reach the rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army. ? - ProProfs

    Who was the first female to reach the rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army. ?

    • LTG Francis K. Rice

    • LTG Gloria F Smith

    • LTG Rachael R. Richards

    • LTG Claudia J. Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    A. LTG Claudia J. Kennedy
    Explanation
    LTG Claudia J. Kennedy is the first female to reach the rank of three-star general in the U.S. Army. She retired in 2000 after 31 years of military service.

    http://usacac.army.mil/CAC2/MilitaryReview/Archives/English/MilitaryReview_20081031_art014.pdf

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  • 8. 
    For the first time since its inception nine years ago,what female Soldier claimed the title of Soldier of the Year for 2010's Best Warrior Competition and also Soldier of the Year for 2010? - ProProfs

    For the first time since its inception nine years ago,what female Soldier claimed the title of Soldier of the Year for 2010's Best Warrior Competition and also Soldier of the Year for 2010?

    • Sgt. Sherri Gallagher

    • Sgt. Carrie Gallagher

    • Sgt. Marrie Gallagher

    Correct Answer
    A. Sgt. Sherri Gallagher
    Explanation
    Sgt. Sherri Gallagher of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, who represented U.S. Training and Doctrine Command at Best Warrior, beat out 11 other competitors from the Army's major commands. Gallagher, who is currently stationed at Fort Benning, Ga., is one of the top long-range rifle shooters in the country.
    http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/10/25/47144-first-female-selected-as-best-warriors-soldier-of-year/index.html

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  • 9. 
    Who was the only woman to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor? - ProProfs

    Who was the only woman to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor?

    • Mary Edwards Walker

    • Jane Allice Baker

    • Charlotte Virginia Blaxton

    • Annie Mae Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. Mary Edwards Walker
    Explanation
    Dr. Walker is the first and only female Medal of Honor winner. Her Medal of Honor was rescinded in 1917 because of her involvement with the women’s suffrage movement. It was restored by President Carter on June 10, 1977 http://www.northnet.org/stlawrenceaauw/walker.htm

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  • 10. 
    What is the name of the first mother-daughter team to graduate West Point Academy? - ProProfs

    What is the name of the first mother-daughter team to graduate West Point Academy?

    • Maj. Doris Day and Lt Corrie Day

    • Maj. Carrie Overbee and Lt Sherrie Overbee

    • Maj. Meg Kulungowski & Lt Megan Kulungowski

    • Maj Elizabeth Hill and Lt Brianna Hill

    Correct Answer
    A. Maj. Meg Kulungowski & Lt Megan Kulungowski
    Explanation
    Class of 1981 West Point graduate Meg Kulungowski was a member of one of the first classes of graduating women from the academy. She and her daughter share the distinction of being the first mother-daughter team of West Point graduates.
    http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/10/27/13664-west-points-first-mother-daughter-grads-reflect-on-service/

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  • 11. 
    Who became the first woman to earn the Silver Star Medal for exceptional valor since World War II? - ProProfs

    Who became the first woman to earn the Silver Star Medal for exceptional valor since World War II?

    • Sgt. Lee Ann Moss

    • Sgt. Melissa Ray Rawls

    • Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester

    • Sgt. Mary Lynn Weise

    Correct Answer
    A. Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester
    Explanation
    Hester became the first woman to earn the Silver Star Medal for exceptional valor since World War II. http://www.army.mil/women/profiles.html

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  • 12. 
    Who is the first female instructor at Fort Benning's Army Combatives School? - ProProfs

    Who is the first female instructor at Fort Benning's Army Combatives School?

    • There has not been one yet

    • SGT Tara Douglas

    • SSG Yoland Banks

    • SPC Teddra Rodriguez

    Correct Answer
    A. SPC Teddra Rodriguez
    Explanation
    Rodriguez is the first female instructor at Fort Benning's Army Combatives School.

    At 5-foot-7 and 135 pounds, Rodriguez is used to being underestimated on the mats.....
    http://www.army.mil/-news/2011/03/03/52729-school-welcomes-first-female-combatives-instructor/index.html

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  • 13. 
    Who were the first two women officers to achieve general officer rank in any military service? - ProProfs

    Who were the first two women officers to achieve general officer rank in any military service?

    • Colonel Patricia M. Mayfield

    • Colonel Anna Mae Hays

    • Colonel Elizabeth P. Hoisington

    • Colonel Elizabeth J. Vance

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Colonel Anna Mae Hays
    A. Colonel Elizabeth P. Hoisington
    Explanation
    Colonel Anna Mae Hays, Chief, Army Nurse Corps was promoted to the grade of brigadier general. She became the first woman in the history of the U.S. Army to attain general officer rank. Colonel Elizabeth P. Hoisington, Director, Women's Army Corps, was also promoted to brigadier general at that same cermony. http://www.history.army.mil/html/topics/women/general_officers.html

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  • 14. 
    Today what percent  of the positions in the Army are open to women? - ProProfs

    Today what percent  of the positions in the Army are open to women?

    • 70%

    • All positions are open

    • 85%

    • 90%

    Correct Answer
    A. 70%
    Explanation
    Today, 70 percent of the positions in the Army are open to women, and women serve in 93 percent of all Army occupations (active duty and the reserve components), as of June 2009. http://www.army.mil/women/today.html

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