Michelle Howard was the U.S. Vice Chief of Naval Operations and the <em>commander of U.S. Naval Forces around the world</em> simultaneously serving at Africa, Europe, and <em>commander of Allied Joint Forces</em> at Naples; and earning the <em>Legion of Merit</em>, <em>The Navy Distinguished Service Medal</em>, <em>the Meritorious Service Medal, The NAACP Image Award/Chairman's Award, The Commendation Medal, The Achievement Medal, The Defense Superior Service Medal</em>.
M.Howard was the 1st woman to become a U.S. Navy 4 star Admiral when she became Vice Chief of Naval Operations in 2014.
*The first female nominee for president for a major party was Hillary Clinton, and the first female justice on the US Supreme Court was Sandra Day O'Connor.
