Cadet 1st Class Jacqueline Fitch of Catonsville, Md., will lead the Corps of Cadets in a parade at the Academy’s Washington Parade Field, in honor of Parent’s Weekend, as the Academy’s first African-American female to hold the prestigious position of regimental commander.
The regimental commander, the highest ranking cadet in the corps, along with the rest of the regimental staff, tends to the administration of companies and activities at the cadet level.
Read more about Jacqueline Fitch and other stories of success at Tradition of Excellence.
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4 comments:
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I'm going to join in next Tuesday and post some good news. This is a great idea!
Thanks.
Good News! It is nice to see talented Black woman getting opportunity to shine in the military. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
I took you up on your challenge. I have joined the weekly Good News Tuesday meme! I invite your blog readers to check out my good news about Black adoptions post.
peace, Villager
Thanks Monie. The more, the merrier.
I saw your post and commented. Great story and issue that deserves a lot of attention.
You have a fresh blogging sense Villager!
Well that is Good News, accomplishments like these will go a long way to remove the stereotypes of black women.
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