Directed by Eliciana Nascimento
This short films tells the story of Alene B. Duerk, the first woman to earn the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Admiral Duerk served in World War II and during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. After retiring, she went on to deliver meals to the elderly before passing away in her late 90s.
Up Next in Women in the Military: Season II - Pioneers
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Time for Change: Kathy Bruyere
Directed by Daniel Leonard Bernardi
A remarkable woman challenges two centuries of Navy tradition and discrimination, becoming a champion for equal opportunities to serve on-board ship and in combat...all while rising to the rank of Captain and becoming a source of strength to her family.
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Zoe Dunning: Repealing "Don't Ask, Do...
Directed by Silvia Turchin
Maria Zoe Dunning is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and gay rights activist. She is known for being the only openly gay person remaining on active duty following a series of lawsuits against the U.S. Military and the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy during the 1990s. This i...
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Jackie Speier: Sexual Assault in the ...
Directed by Jennifer Hammett
Congresswoman Jackie Speier explains her approach to protecting victims of sexual assault within the military. Her goal is to take prosecuting powers out of the inner ranks and put it into the hands of properly trained detectives.
