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For the first time in history, women are enrolled into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. On May 28, 1980, 62 of these female cadets graduated and were commissioned as second lieutenants.
The United States Military Academy—the first military school in America—was founded by Congress in 1802 for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Established at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.
For the first time in history, women are enrolled into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. On May 28, 1980, 62 of these female cadets graduated and were commissioned as second lieutenants.
The United States Military Academy—the first military school in America—was founded by Congress in 1802 for the purpose of educating and training young men in the theory and practice of military science. Established at West Point, New York, the U.S. Military Academy is often simply known as West Point.
Female cadets enrolled at West Point
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Great piece of military history shared Lt Col Charlie Brown , West Point has turned out some great female officers ma'am.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown One of my former students went there starting in 2013. I only heard from her once after she started. I always wondered if she made it or not.
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Hidden from history: Had a friend whose daughter was a member of the first entering class at the Point. She did great but, unfortunately, she did so in spite of having to endure, along with her other female classmates, some very ridiculous and shameful harassment from some of her more chauvinistic male counterparts. God bless her and those female soldiers who followed. MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
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LTC Tom Jones
Interesting story. Thanks for sharing. Given the downward trend in eligibility among the recruitment aged demographic in this country, it appears our backs are becoming increasingly up against that wall. Lowering standards is a fool's fix. Cpl Vic Burk SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth Lt Col Charlie Brown CPT Clayton Hendon CSM Charles Hayden LTC Stephen F.
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SFC William Farrell
The women should have been treated equally form the start LTC Tom Jones. Ive always believe that along the same lines that people of color should be treated equally.
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