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Women's History Month is a time to reflect on the accomplishment of women in the past and encourage advancement.

Two Airmen became the first father and daughter duo to serve together as military training instructors.

Vincent Patton III served as the eighth master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard from 1998-2002.

Orville Richard Burrell, who joined the Marines in 1988, later became a well-known musician known as Shaggy.

Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez became commander of coalition ground forces in the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq on June 14, 2003.

Montel Williams enlisted in the Marines and served in the Navy before becoming a television host and motivational speaker.

Ignoring enemy fire, Army Master Sgt. Jose M. Lopez killed at least 100 enemy soldiers during World War II.

After combat missions over Vietnam, Col. Guion S. Bluford Jr. flew on to become America's first Black astronaut.

The military is the best training ground for heroes and leaders. Several minority servicemembers have used their training to...

In 1997, seven Black World War II veterans were awarded the Medal of Honor, including Pvt. George Watson.