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Woman to command Alabama National Guard for first time
« on: July 20, 2017, 08:13:27 am »
Woman to command Alabama National Guard for first time
By: The Associated Press, July 18, 2017

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Maj. Gen.Sheryl Gordon has been named to command the Alabama National Guard, becoming the first woman to hold the post.

AL.com reports that Gov. Kay Ivey selected Gordon as adjutant general on Monday, calling her a "trailblazer and visionary leader" in a press release.

https://www.armytimes.com/articles/woman-to-command-alabama-national-guard-for-first-time
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Re: Woman to command Alabama National Guard for first time
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2017, 03:31:47 am »
A chair-borne Ranger who never commanded an active duty unit, her service has been limited to weekend warrior units in Alabama.

IOW, the perfect choice for that job.
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