Changing the Rules of Engagement: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Leadership from Women in the Military
- ISBN-10
- 159797689X
- ISBN-13
- 9781597976893
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 204
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-05-01
- Publisher
- Potomac Books, Inc.
- Author
- Martha LaGuardia-Kotite
Description
Changing the Rules of Engagement documents the lives of American women who have shattered the glass ceiling and performed extraordinary feats while serving their country in the military. By telling their stories about their remarkable careers in traditionally male-dominated environments, Martha LaGuardia-Kotite demonstrates how tenacious and courageous women can achieve the unimaginable. Among the pioneering women profiled are Vivien Crea, who as vice commandant of the Coast Guard held the highest position of any woman in the history of the U.S. military; Tammy Duckworth, a Purple Heart recipient and triple amputee who was shot down in Iraq while piloting a helicopter; and Heather Wilson, an Air Force Academy graduate, Rhodes scholar, and the country’s only female veteran in Congress. Included are the inspirational stories of women Marines, one of the three female Space Shuttle commanders, and the first female members of the military service academies’ gender-integrated classes, who recall the highs and lows of their trailblazing experiences. These are only a few of the remarkable women who tell their own inspiring stories. Representative of a widely diverse group of enlisted women and officers from different races and cultures, they have succeeded since the mid-1970s at combating prejudices and aiding change in the military with intelligence, passion, and honor.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2021-05-24
- - pages
- Paperback
- U of Nebraska Press
Similar books
-
Rules of Engagement: A Novel
By David Bruns, J. R. Olson"In Rules of Engagement, David Bruns and J. R. Olson deliver a captivating and utterly authentic portrayal of modern day combat that compares with the best of the timeless classics by Tom Clancy, Dale Brown, and Stephen Coonts.
-
Rules of Engagement: Building a Workplace Culture to Thrive in an Uncertain World
By Carolyn SworaCarolyn Swora draws on 20 years' experience as a senior leader in a highly volatile industry to present a new way of thinking, leading, and working that addresses the complexity and overwhelm of modern working life so that your employees ...
-
Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World
By David Silverman, Chris Fussell, Gen. Stanley McChrystalIn Team of Teams, McChrystal and his colleagues show how the challenges they faced in Iraq can be relevant to countless businesses, nonprofits, and organizations today.
-
Social Media Rules of Engagement: Why Your Online Narrative is the Best Weapon During a Crisis
By Nicole MatejicI doubt Lieutenant General Morrison ever contemplated becoming a YouTube sensation during his impressive career trajectory. But with over 1.5 million views of his 12 June 2013 video on investigations into allegations of sexual ...
-
No Rules of Engagement
By Tracey RichardsonLeaving her partner and daughter at home, Jillian Knight is on assignment in Kandahar to record the heroic work of medical units in war zones. She knows it'll be rough, but Logan Sharp's dedication and competence is reassuring.
-
Rules of Engagement: Preparing for Your Role in the Spiritual Battle
By Derek PrinceVital Teaching on an Imperative, Timeless Topic from Derek Prince Now updated and expanded, with several brand-new chapters and reflection questions following every chapter, this landmark text offers the most important and practical ...
-
9 Rules of Engagement: A Military Brat's Guide to Life and Success
By Harris FaulknerIllustrated with sixteen pages of never-before-seen photos of her early life and career, this instructive book, part memoir, part motivational life guide, reminds us of our most important values—the keys to a successful life.
-
#Rules_of_Engagement: 8 Christian Habits for Being Good and Doing Good Online
By Ann M. GarridoGarrido offers eight practices, rooted in Catholic tradition and teaching, that will help you avoid doing harm, and instead equip you to be a force for good through your social media presence and activities: clarify your purpose know your ...
-
Rules of Engagement
By Peter MorwoodRules of Engagement A sudden revolution on the planet Dekkanar brings Captain Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise™ running to evacate Federation personnel trapped there.
-
Rules Of Engagement: The Art of Strategic Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
By Cindy TrimmDIVDIVBeat the devil at his own game and wage warfare with confidence!/div/div