Meet the first woman to lead a U.S. Army infantry division:
, a unit that has been led by men for more than 100 years, The New York Times reports.
“Throughout my career, I have been mentored by many great officers and noncommissioned officers,” General Yeager told the Times. “They never once treated me differently because I was female, which is exactly how it should be and how I wanted to be treated.” On June 29, in a ceremony in Los Alamitos, Calif., General Yeager will take command of the division from Major General Mark Malanka, who is retiring, according to the Times. The military unit was formed inas the U.S. entered World War I, and has deployed soldiers in World War II, the Korean War, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
“My most important responsibility is ensuring my soldiers are ready to fight and win our nation’s wars, while also being prepared to serve the citizens of California during natural disasters,” General Yeager said.
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