The 14 Most Impressive Women In The US Military
Maj. Lauren Edwards led more than 150 Marines and several vehicles in defensive maneuvers during the invasion of Iraq.
Branch: Marine Corps
Rank: Major
Sgt. Sherri Gallagher is one of the top long-range rifle marksmen in the country, and was named Soldier of the Year.
Branch: Army
Rank: Sergeant
Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester killed several enemy combatants while under attack in Iraq, saving American lives.
Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho is the U.S. Army Surgeon General—the first non-male, non-physician to take on this role.
Lt. Gen. Horoho swears in as the 43rd Surgeon General of the U.S. Army
Branch: Army
Rank: Lieutenant General
As a military correspondent, Staff Sgt. Lindsey Kibler covered Army development and outreach in one of the most dangerous regions of Afghanistan.
Branch: Army
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Cpl. MaryBeth Monson maintained the security of her base during an attack by Afghani insurgents disguised as American soldiers.
Branch: Marine Corps
Rank: Corporal.
Air Force 2nd Lt. Samantha Morrison is the fastest woman triathlete in the armed forces.
Branch: Air Force
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Pangelinan orchestrated a disaster response mission during the California wildfires.
Branch: Air Force
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Marine Capt. Katie Petronio wrote a controversial op-ed on the issue of letting women into the infantry.
Branch: Marine Corps
Rank: Captain
Spec. Ashley Pullen saved the life of a squad member by shielding him with her own body while under attack.
Branch: Army
Rank: Specialist
Capt. Maria Urso won the highest honor given by the U.S. government for her research on musculoskeletal injury and repair.
Branch: Army
Rank: Captain
Spc. Elizabeth Wasil overcame combat injuries to become an all-star Army athlete.
Branch: Army
Rank: Specialist
Margaret Woodward commanded the entire U.S. air campaign in Libya during Operation Odyssey Dawn.
Branch: Air Force
Rank: Major General
