PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY www.ausa.org IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 2 NUMBER 17 AUGUST 27, 2020 Women’s Contributions to the Army 3 New ID Cards for Retirees, Dependents 4 Book Program Military Agility 7 Chapter Highlights Greater Los Angeles Eagle Chapters 8 New graphic novel honors Civil War hero r. Mary Walker, the only groundbreaker in many respects, and and went into private practice until woman to receive the Medal of the artists have done a great job to the Civil War broke out in 1861. DHonor, is featured in the new- share a portion of her remarkable life Walker tried to join the Army as a est graphic novel in the Association of in this new graphic novel.” surgeon, but she was denied a com- the U.S. Army’s series highlighting re- AUSA launched its Medal of Honor mission because she was a woman. cipients of the nation’s highest award graphic novel series in October 2018, She instead volunteered with the for valor. producing four issues and a paper- Union Army and began working as an Medal of Honor: Mary Walker tells back collection. unpaid surgeon’s assistant at a make- the story of one of the first women to Four new issues are planned for shift hospital office in Washington. earn a medical degree in America. this year. The first, on World War II In November 1862, she set out for Walker served as a contract sur- hero 2nd Lt. Daniel Inouye, was re- the battlefield, traveling to Warren- geon for the U.S. Army during the leased May 28. ton, Virginia, to care for wounded Civil War, often crossing enemy lines A graphic novel on Sgt. Henry John- troops in a camp commanded by Maj. to treat sick civilians. son, a member of the famed “Harlem Gen. Ambrose Burnside. She was captured by Confederate Hellfighters” of World War I, was re- She would go on to treat wounded soldiers and held as a prisoner of war leased June 30. troops at field hospitals throughout for several months before being re- Walker was born in Oswego, New Virginia. leased in an exchange. York, to abolitionist parents who en- Walker then moved to Tennessee, “Mary Walker has a unique story as couraged her to pursue an education, where she treated wounded soldiers the only female recipient of the Medal according to the Army. following the Battle at Chickamauga, of Honor,” said Joseph Craig, director She graduated in 1855 as a medical one of the bloodiest battles of the war. of AUSA’s Book Program. “She was a doctor from Syracuse Medical College See Graphic Novel, Page 5 August 27, 2020 | AUSA Extra 1 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Groundbreaking Army women talk mentorship, hard work entorship, planning your career moves in advance Mand being a strong team- mate are some of the key factors in achieving a successful Army career, a panel of senior leaders said during a discussion on Army women hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army. Women are freer than ever to pursue career opportunities in the Army, including in previously closed combat arms specialties, but the path to maximizing a career in the Army is the same for men and women, the panelists said. Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, chief of the Army Reserve, said her career took turns she never expected because she listened to the advice of mentors who suggested schooling, higher educa- tion and jobs she hadn’t considered. In her remarks Monday during “A Discussion with Army Women,” part of The AUSA Noon Report we- binar series, Daniels noted that lead- ers have a responsibility to mentor Master Sgt. Jessica Alicea-Cavezza, left, conducts an inspection with Sgt. Allyson West- fall prior to an airborne operation at Camp Mackall, North Carolina. (U.S. ARMY/K. KASSENS) young soldiers and encourage them to step up and talk to their leaders Army Human Resources Command. strong leadership foundation,” she about their careers. To be a strong team member, Rich- said. “I was able to gain that experi- “Ask your leadership for their ardson said, soldiers should strive ence and that knowledge through be- thoughts … take the tough jobs, the to be competent, learn all they can ing a drill sergeant, a first sergeant stretch positions, then go do the hard about their units, their jobs and the and a command sergeant major at all work and make the most of every op- Army, and maintain physical, mental levels and watching leaders around portunity,” Daniels said. and spiritual strength. me and what they did. It was a vil- “My advice to a young female who “Show your organization what lage that helped me to be where I’m has just joined the Army, whether in right looks like. That’s how we em- at and have those opportunities.” any component, is to consider where power the next generation of leaders,” Miller, one of the most senior civil- you want to be two positions beyond. she said. “Keep in mind, though, that ians in the Army, pointed out that ci- That may seem far off, but it’s really, listening is just as important as lead- vilians have a lot of freedom to craft really not.” ing. Take the time to meet with your their own careers, which is empower- people and organization.” ing but can also be daunting. ‘What right looks like’ She added, “Find a mentor and be Having a good mentor who can help The virtual AUSA event marked a mentor. Mentorship doesn’t need chart a career path up to five years the 100th anniversary of the adop- to be a formal process, and a mentor “is very, very valuable,” she said. tion of the 19th Amendment, which can be anyone, even and especially a “I’ve been very fortunate to have gave women the right to vote. member of the opposite sex.” mentors my whole career,” she said. Participating with Daniels were Women have been serving since the Kathleen Miller, administrative as- Building a foundation Revolutionary War, Thorpe-Noel not- sistant to the secretary of the Army; Thorpe-Noel said she learned early ed, adding that “there’s no denying Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, com- in her career that she needed to pur- that women’s contributions across the mander of U.S. Army North; and sue challenging positions to set her- Army and society is evident. The tide Command Sgt. Maj. Lynice Thorpe- self apart from her peers. is turning. We stand on the shoulders Noel, the senior enlisted soldier for “I understood I needed to have a of the success of past Army women.” www.ausa.org August 27, 2020 | AUSA Extra 3 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY New ID cards coming soon for retired soldiers and family members Voice for the Army – Support For the Soldier Gen. Carter F. Ham, USA, Ret. President and CEO, AUSA Lt. Gen. Guy C. Swan III, USA, Ret. Vice President, Education, AUSA Luc Dunn Editor Desiree Hurlocker Advertising Manager Advertising Information Contact: Fox Associates Inc. 116 W. Kinzie St. • Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: 800-440-0231 Email: [email protected] ARTICLES. Articles appearing in AUSA Extra do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the officers or members of the Council of Trustees of AUSA, or its editors. 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