by Michele Genthon | Dec 16, 2013 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Business and Economics, Education and STEM, FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Military and Crusaders, Politics and Government, Sports and Adventure
I received the lovely grace of being able to spend the fall in Southern Europe. I enjoyed the quality of life and the freedom from the usual daily responsibilities, but I missed out on being in touch with the news from the United States. When I returned to a pile of...
by Michele Genthon | Nov 11, 2013 | Aviation and Space, FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders
Eileen Collins did not tumble into her endeavors as a first woman; she arrived there because of her own determination. Her love of flying and commitment to her own education resulted in her historic feats. Col. Collins was infected with flying at an early age....
by Michele Genthon | Aug 13, 2013 | FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders
Congratulations to Lieutenant General Michelle Johnson on being the first woman to command the U.S. Air Force Academy! General Johnson, a graduate of the academy, was the first woman to serve as cadet wing commander (senior ranking cadet) at the academy. In addition...
by Michele Genthon | Aug 12, 2013 | FIRST WOMEN, Military and Crusaders
Throughout history military endeavors were the purview of men, with a few exceptions. Although there were women warriors, often disguised as men, these were the exception. Women warriors were either portrayed as myths, like the Amazon women, or as delusional, like...
