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An active-duty US Air Force officer has been crowned the 2024 Miss America, marking the first time a woman serving in the military has won the prestigious beauty pageant. The officer, who remains unnamed, competed as Miss Air Force and emphasized her platform of supporting military families during the competition. This historic win highlights the diverse accomplishments and roles of women in the military.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Second Lt. Madison Marsh, an officer in the U.S. Air Force, made history by becoming the first active-duty service member to win the Miss America pageant. Representing Colorado, she graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in physics and has been actively involved in raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research. Marsh, who started competing in pageants while at the academy, is now pursuing a master's degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Miss Colorado and U.S. Air Force Academy graduate Madison Marsh becomes the first active-duty Air Force officer to win the Miss America pageant, receiving congratulations from the U.S. Air Force and a $50,000 scholarship.
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.
Jude Mabone, Miss District of Colombia, survived six heart attacks before the age of 18 and is now competing for Miss America, using her platform to raise awareness about heart disease and advocate for better cardiac emergency response plans and funding. Determined to destigmatize the disease, she has already raised thousands of dollars for heart disease research and aims to leverage her position to bring tangible change to the way the country views this prevalent condition.
Jude Maboné, a 28-year-old pageant queen who survived six heart attacks, is using her platform to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and preparedness for cardiac emergencies. As the winner of the Miss District of Columbia pageant and a contestant in the Miss America pageant, she is advocating for proactive heart health, working with organizations to provide screenings and implement plans for the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools. Maboné's advocacy also includes lobbying for increased funding for medical research on heart disease and promoting stress management and CPR training.
Jude Maboné, a 28-year-old pageant queen who survived six heart attacks, is using her platform to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and destigmatize heart disease. As the 2023 winner of the Miss District of Columbia pageant and a contestant in the upcoming Miss America pageant, she is advocating for proactive heart health, promoting the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, and lobbying for increased funding for cardiovascular research. Maboné's personal experience has driven her to educate others about recognizing heart attack symptoms, stress management, and the importance of CPR training.
Former Miss America 2013, Mallory Hagan, revealed in a new docuseries that former CEO of the Miss America Organization, Sam Haskell, spread false rumors about her sex life, including claims that she tried to hook up with Chris Harrison and had "slept with someone in every state" while she was Miss America. Hagan also disclosed that Haskell targeted her reputation and career ambitions after she began dating Brent Adams, who worked for Haskell. The revelations shed light on the controversies and scandals that have plagued the Miss America pageant in recent years.
A&E's docuseries "Secrets of Miss America" exposes the reign of former CEO Sam Haskell, who allegedly terrorized former Miss Americas during his time at the organization. The series features testimonials from over 20 former Miss Americas who share their horror stories for the first time. Haskell's controlling behavior included not allowing the pageant winners to have men in their hotel rooms or publicly reveal their relationships. The debut episode focuses on Haskell's campaign against Mallory Hagan, Miss America 2013, and his alleged smear campaign against her. The series sheds light on the toxic culture within the Miss America Organization and Haskell's alleged abusive behavior.