The first woman to become a 4-star Army General and the author of 'A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General'
Ann Elizabeth Dunwoody is a retired general of the United States Army. She was the first woman in U.S. military and uniformed service history to achieve a four-star officer rank, receiving her fourth star on November 14, 2008.
For the First Time, Two Women Will Become Army Rangers On Friday, two female soldiers will graduate from the Army Ranger School—the first time any women have overcome the fatigue, hunger and extreme stress that requires. Army Secretary John McHugh says completing the course proves that 'Every soldier, regardless of gender, can achieve his or her full potential.' But will these two be allowed to try out for the 75th Ranger Regiment, a Special operations force that’s still closed to women? General Ann Dunwoody also made history. She’s the first woman to become a 4-star Army General and the author of 'A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America's First Female Four-Star General.'
A call to prepare for the next natural disaster A local environmentalist says we should spend more time and money preparing for natural disasters than responding to them. A Ventura resident who lost his home in the Thomas Fire says rebuilding is taking longer than he’d hoped. Local animal shelters are becoming critical evacuation centers. And California counties must now hold public meetings on their relationship with federal immigration agents.
Lessons learned a year after the Thomas Fire and debris flow A year ago, the Thomas Fire swallowed large swaths of Ventura County and lept into Santa Barbara’s front country, setting the stage for the late-night debris flow that took 23 lives. As we observe those anniversaries, we’re checking back with those we spoke with in the immediate aftermath.