Thirty years ago women were first allowed to take a formal role in the Army and serve the country as members of the military. Since that time, women have begun to slowly take a steady role in fighting for this country and have shown their bravery repeatedly. Now, for the first time ever in U.S. history, a woman will achieve the rank of a four-star general. Lt. Gen. Ann Dunwoody is one of many women who have shown their merit in the military and has earned her stars through many challenges. This occasion marks the triumphs of every woman in the military who has stood up to protect their homes and comrades. Since women have joined the military as soldiers, they have shown themselves to have courage and determination. Having faced as many challenges and more as men have, these elite soldiers have earned the right to proudly bear the flag they have bled to protect against all enemies whether they are here at home or abroad. They have shown themselves to have skill, and will continue to serve as true soldiers in the ranks they have earned the right to be a part of.