General Angela Salinas

 I chose Brigadier General Angela Salinas because, on August 6, 2006, she was the first Hispanic female to obtain a General rank in the Marines. That alone is such a huge deal, and I think that is inspiring because it shows that women can do just as much as men and be as successful in their careers. 

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“Meet Brigadier General Angela Salinas, who made history when she became the first Hispanic female to obtain a General rank in the Marines. Salinas enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in May 1974. She was subsequently assigned as a legal services clerk at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment, Alameda, California, and the inspector-instructor staff, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, San Antonio, Texas. In 1977, she was selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Program and commissioned a second lieutenant after graduation from Dominican College of San Rafael, California, with a B.A. in History. Subsequently, she was assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, and served as a legal services officer. Salinas served in various positions before her promotion. On August 2, 2006, Salinas was promoted to Brigadier General, and on August 4, she assumed command of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.”

 http://www.somosprimos.com/tony/tonymarines/hispanicmarines.htm

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