List of female United States military generals and flag officers
You can help by editing the page to add missing items, with references to reliable sources. This is a list of female United States military generals and flag officers, that are either currently …
Pentagon's removal of top female officers stirs concerns
Jul 26, 2025 · The unexplained removal of the first female head of the U.S. Naval Academy last week is the latest in a string of top military women who have either been fired or moved to …
The 4 highest-ranking women in the U.S. military speak about the ...
Mar 8, 2023 · Only 10 women in U.S. military history have reached the rank of four-star general or admiral, the military's highest rank.
DOD leadership firings spark concerns over support for female officers
Mar 17, 2025 · In the two months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, his administration has cleared the military of most of its top female ranking officers, disappointing …
Here’s a look at the number of women in military combat roles
Nov 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been outspoken about his opinion that women should not serve …
Meet the Four Highest-Ranking Women in the U.S. Military - AARP
Mar 16, 2023 · Only 10 women have held the highest rank in their military branches. Women were prevented from serving full-time in the military until the passing of the Women’s Armed …
Women in the US Military: Timeline - HISTORY
Oct 9, 2025 · From covert missions to commanding fighter squadrons, milestones such as the repeal of the Combat Exclusion policy in 2013 reflected the ongoing fight for equality. The …
Over 200 Years of Service: The History of Women in the U.S. Military
Feb 28, 2023 · From the Revolutionary War to today’s fighter pilots, women have proudly served in the U.S. military for over 200 years. Here is a history of women in the military, and how their …
Military officers vow to fight harder for women after Hegseth …
Oct 2, 2025 · About 800 flag officers attended speeches by the president and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Even before his tenure as the Pentagon’s top civilian, Defense Secretary Pete …
My lesson as a woman leader in the US military? Don’t be your …
Mar 25, 2024 · While women only comprised 17.5% of the total active-duty defense force in 2022, the relative percentage of women as officers was higher, with females having a ratio of one …