ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The United States Naval Academy announced the selection of the first Black female brigade commander. Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, of Lake Forest, Ill, was selected for ...

Barber is the first Black female brigade commander at the academy, and will lead midshipmen during the spring 2021 semester. Barber said she sees the role as the best way to reach the most midshipmen.

"This young woman, Midshipman Sydney Barber, will be the first Black Female Brigade Commander at the U.S. Naval Academy. 40 years later. Thank you, Sydney! Love you!” ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ Beth Lambert joined the Navy as a teenager in 1978 hoping to see the world. Navy's 1st female command master chief retires Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

First Latina Warship Commander Heads to Annapolis as Naval Academy’s First Female Superintendent by Brooke Binkowski • Times of San Diego Dec. 24, 2023, 11:45 p.m. Dec. 25, 2023, 7:59 a.m ...

Rear Adm. Kristin Acquavella became the first female commander of the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapons Support System during a change-in-command ceremony in Mechanicsburg, Pa. on Friday.

Rear Adm. Sandra Stosz became the first woman to lead an academy when she took command of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 2011. In 2013, Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson became the first female ...