Which historical first did Michelle Howard achieve in 2006?
First female four-star admiral
First African-American woman to command a ship
First woman to command operational forces
First female graduate of USNA selected for flag rank
Answer
In 2006, Michelle Howard was selected for the rank of rear admiral (lower half), making her the first female graduate of the United States Naval Academy selected for flag rank.
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