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human-interest2 years ago

"Harvard Student and Air Force Officer Madison Marsh Wins Miss America 2024"

Madison Marsh, a US air force officer and Harvard graduate student, made history by becoming the first active-duty military service member to be crowned Miss America. She dedicated her victory to her late mother and aims to use her platform to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. Marsh, who holds the military rank of 2Lt, had been pursuing lofty goals for years, including becoming an astronaut, and credits the air force for honing her leadership skills.

entertainment2 years ago

"US Air Force Officer Madison Marsh Wins 2024 Miss America Pageant"

U.S. Air Force officer Madison Marsh, representing Colorado, won the 2024 Miss America competition, becoming the first active-duty servicemember to achieve this title. Marsh, a recent Air Force Academy graduate, emphasized the message of empowerment, stating that anyone can break stereotypes and achieve their dreams. She showcased her talent with a monologue about her first solo flight, highlighting her unconventional path to the pageant world.

entertainment2 years ago

"Air Force Officer from Colorado Wins Miss America 2024"

Second Lieutenant Madison Marsh, 22, from Colorado, was crowned Miss America 2024, becoming the first active duty servicemember to win the title. The pageant, held in Orlando, saw an outpouring of congratulations on social media, including from Gov. Jared Polis and the U.S. Air Force. Marsh, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, is the fourth Miss Colorado to become Miss America and was on the Dean's List eight times at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

human-interest2 years ago

"Air Force Officer Madison Marsh Makes History as Miss America 2024"

Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old active-duty Air Force officer, made history by becoming the first active-duty officer to be crowned Miss America. She is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and aims to represent women who can break stereotypes. Marsh, who lost her mother to pancreatic cancer, has started the Whitney Marsh Foundation to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. She performed a spoken-word poem about earning her pilot’s license at 16 in the talent round and emphasized her goal to upend stereotypes about women in the military.

entertainment2 years ago

"US Air Force Officer Makes History as 2024 Miss America Winner"

Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old officer in the U.S. Air Force, made history by becoming the first active duty service member to be crowned Miss America 2024. She aims to represent women who break stereotypes and is also the founder of the Whitney Marsh Foundation, honoring her late mother and raising funds for oncology research. Marsh, a graduate intern at Harvard Medical School, aspires to use artificial intelligence to detect pancreatic cancer.

entertainment2 years ago

"Harvard Student and Air Force Officer Madison Marsh Crowned Miss America 2024"

Miss Colorado Madison Marsh, an active-duty Air Force officer and Harvard graduate student, was crowned Miss America 2024. She spoke about her mother's death from pancreatic cancer and founded the Whitney Marsh Foundation to raise funds for research. The competition, held in Orlando, awarded Marsh a $60,000 tuition scholarship. This marks the first time an active-duty military member has won the title.