USS Beloit Commissioned in Milwaukee, Honoring Black Woman Major General
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The USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship, was commissioned in Milwaukee with Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to become a major general in the US Army Reserve, as its sponsor. Anderson, a Beloit native, was chosen for her groundbreaking achievements and connection to the ship's namesake. The USS Beloit, now battle-ready, honors Beloit's contributions to the Navy. Anderson's distinguished military career includes numerous awards and a historic promotion in 2011.
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