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[[Brigadier General (United States)|Brigadier General]] '''Wilma L. Vaught''' (born March 15, 1930)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7463 |title=Biographies: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught |publisher=United States Air Force |date= |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref> is a retired American military |
[[Brigadier General (United States)|Brigadier General]] '''Wilma L. Vaught''' (born March 15, 1930)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=7463 |title=Biographies: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught |publisher=United States Air Force |date= |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref> is a retired American military general. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Vaught graduated from the [[UIUC College of Business]] in 1952. She received her [[Master of Business Administration|M.B.A.]] from the [[University of Alabama]] in Tuscaloosa in 1968 |
Vaught graduated from the [[UIUC College of Business]] in 1952. She received her [[Master of Business Administration|M.B.A.]] from the [[University of Alabama]] in Tuscaloosa in 1968. |
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==Military career== |
==Military career== |
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Vaught joined the military in the 1950s, when there were strong restrictions on the number of women who could be in the military and the capacity in which they could serve. Some of these policies changed in 1967 due to an increased need for human resources caused by the [[Vietnam War]]. Vaught then became an officer and was deployed to [[Vietnam]]. |
Vaught joined the military in the 1950s, when there were strong restrictions on the number of women who could be in the military and the capacity in which they could serve. Some of these policies changed in 1967 due to an increased need for human resources caused by the [[Vietnam War]]. Vaught then became an officer and was deployed to [[Vietnam]]. |
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In January 1957, Vaught was commissioned a second lieutenant and completed her [[basic training]] at [[Lackland Air Force Base]] in San Antonio. She then spent three months as a student at the Statistical Services Officers' Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. In September 1957, she was assigned to the 805th Air Base Group, [[Barksdale Air Force Base]], as chief of the Data Services Branch and, as an additional duty, commanded |
In January 1957, Vaught was commissioned a second lieutenant and completed her [[basic training]] at [[Lackland Air Force Base]] in San Antonio. She then spent three months as a student at the Statistical Services Officers' Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. In September 1957, she was assigned to the 805th Air Base Group, [[Barksdale Air Force Base]], as chief of the Data Services Branch and, as an additional duty, commanded Squadron Section. Vaught served at [[Zaragoza Air Base]], Spain, as chief of the Management Analysis Division, 3974th Combat Support Group, from April 1959 to April 1963. |
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Returning to the United States, she then was assigned to the 306th Combat Support Group at [[McCoy Air Force Base]] in Florida, as chief of the Data Services Division. She later become chief of the Management Analysis Division for the 306th Bombardment Wing there. During this period the general became the first woman to deploy with a [[Strategic Air Command]] operational unit when she served a temporary duty tour as executive officer and chief of the Management Analysis Division, 4133rd Provisional Bombardment Wing at [[Andersen Air Force Base]], Guam, during [[Operation Arc Light]]. |
Returning to the United States, she then was assigned to the 306th Combat Support Group at [[McCoy Air Force Base]] in Florida, as chief of the Data Services Division. She later become chief of the Management Analysis Division for the 306th Bombardment Wing there. During this period the general became the first woman to deploy with a [[Strategic Air Command]] operational unit when she served a temporary duty tour as executive officer and chief of the Management Analysis Division, 4133rd Provisional Bombardment Wing at [[Andersen Air Force Base]], Guam, during [[Operation Arc Light]]. |
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She was chief of the Cost Factors Branch and later became chief of the Security Assistance Division. |
She was chief of the Cost Factors Branch and later became chief of the Security Assistance Division. |
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Vaught was next assigned to [[Air Force Systems Command]] headquarters as director of programs and budget in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller. The general became the command's deputy chief of staff, comptroller, in March 1980. Vaught was promoted to [[Brigadier General (United States)|Brigadier General]] September 8, 1980, with date of rank September 6, 1980 |
Vaught was next assigned to [[Air Force Systems Command]] headquarters as director of programs and budget in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller. The general became the command's deputy chief of staff, comptroller, in March 1980. Vaught was promoted to [[Brigadier General (United States)|Brigadier General]] September 8, 1980, with date of rank September 6, 1980. She assumed command of the [[United States Military Entrance Processing Command|U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command]] in June 1982. |
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The general served as the senior military representative to the [[Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services|Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services]] and was chairperson of the Committee of Women in the NATO Armed Forces. In 1983, General Vaught was given the Illini Achievement Award by the University of Illinois; an award given annually to recognize the accomplishments of distinguished graduates. She also served as president of the board of directors of the [[Pentagon Federal Credit Union]] from April 1976 to July 1982. |
The general served as the senior military representative to the [[Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services|Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services]] and was chairperson of the Committee of Women in the NATO Armed Forces. In 1983, General Vaught was given the Illini Achievement Award by the University of Illinois; an award given annually to recognize the accomplishments of distinguished graduates. She also served as president of the board of directors of the [[Pentagon Federal Credit Union]] from April 1976 to July 1982. |
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Her military decorations and awards include the [[Air Force Distinguished Service Medal|Distinguished Service Medal]], [[Legion of Merit]], [[Bronze Star Medal]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Joint Service Commendation Medal]], [[Air Force Commendation Medal]] with oak leaf cluster, [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, [[National Defense Service Medal]], [[Vietnam Service Medal]] with four service stars, [[Armed Forces Reserve Medal]], [[Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon]], [[Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross]] with palm, and [[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]. |
Her military decorations and awards include the [[Air Force Distinguished Service Medal|Distinguished Service Medal]], [[Legion of Merit]], [[Bronze Star Medal]], [[Meritorious Service Medal (United States)|Meritorious Service Medal]], [[Joint Service Commendation Medal]], [[Air Force Commendation Medal]] with oak leaf cluster, [[Air Force Outstanding Unit Award]] Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, [[National Defense Service Medal]], [[Vietnam Service Medal]] with four service stars, [[Armed Forces Reserve Medal]], [[Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon]], [[Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross]] with palm, and [[Vietnam Campaign Medal]]. |
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==Activity after military career== |
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Vaught became concerned that the role of women in the military was going unnoticed, and pushed for a memorial as the leader of the Women in Military Service to America Memorial Foundation. This resulted in the [[Women in Military Service for America Memorial]] being built at the entrance to [[Arlington National Cemetery]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.now.org/organization/gala/2006/honorees.html |title=Intrepid Awards Gala Honorees: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught |publisher=National Organization for Women |date=2006 |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref> In 2000, she was inducted into the [[National Women's Hall of Fame]], and in 2010, she was inducted into the Army Women's Foundation hall of fame.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hemmerly-Brown, Alexandra |url=http://www.army.mil/-news/2010/03/18/36038-duckworth-vaught-inducted-into-army-womens-foundation-hall-of-fame/index.html |title=Duckworth, Vaught inducted into Army Women's Foundation hall of fame |publisher=Army News Service |date=March 18, 2010 |accessdate=2012-07-13}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 18:59, 9 September 2012
Wilma Vaught | |
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 Vaught in 1997 | |
| Born | March 15, 1930 Pontiac, Michigan |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | Air Force |
| Years of service | 1957–1985 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Other work | President of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union (1976–1982) |
Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught (born March 15, 1930)[1] is a retired American military general.
Education
Vaught graduated from the UIUC College of Business in 1952. She received her M.B.A. from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 1968.
Military career
Vaught joined the military in the 1950s, when there were strong restrictions on the number of women who could be in the military and the capacity in which they could serve. Some of these policies changed in 1967 due to an increased need for human resources caused by the Vietnam War. Vaught then became an officer and was deployed to Vietnam.
In January 1957, Vaught was commissioned a second lieutenant and completed her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. She then spent three months as a student at the Statistical Services Officers' Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. In September 1957, she was assigned to the 805th Air Base Group, Barksdale Air Force Base, as chief of the Data Services Branch and, as an additional duty, commanded Squadron Section. Vaught served at Zaragoza Air Base, Spain, as chief of the Management Analysis Division, 3974th Combat Support Group, from April 1959 to April 1963.
Returning to the United States, she then was assigned to the 306th Combat Support Group at McCoy Air Force Base in Florida, as chief of the Data Services Division. She later become chief of the Management Analysis Division for the 306th Bombardment Wing there. During this period the general became the first woman to deploy with a Strategic Air Command operational unit when she served a temporary duty tour as executive officer and chief of the Management Analysis Division, 4133rd Provisional Bombardment Wing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Operation Arc Light.
From June 1967 to September 1968, Vaught was a graduate student at the University of Alabama. Her next year was spent as a management analyst in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in Saigon. Upon completion of the Southeast Asia tour of duty in November 1969, she was assigned to Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as chief of the Advanced Logistics Systems Plans and Management Group where she remained until July 1972. In August 1972 Vaught began attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
From July 1973 until November 1977, Vaught was assigned to the Directorate of Management Analysis, Office of the Comptroller, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
She was chief of the Cost Factors Branch and later became chief of the Security Assistance Division.
Vaught was next assigned to Air Force Systems Command headquarters as director of programs and budget in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Comptroller. The general became the command's deputy chief of staff, comptroller, in March 1980. Vaught was promoted to Brigadier General September 8, 1980, with date of rank September 6, 1980. She assumed command of the U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command in June 1982.
The general served as the senior military representative to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services and was chairperson of the Committee of Women in the NATO Armed Forces. In 1983, General Vaught was given the Illini Achievement Award by the University of Illinois; an award given annually to recognize the accomplishments of distinguished graduates. She also served as president of the board of directors of the Pentagon Federal Credit Union from April 1976 to July 1982.
Her military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon with oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.
References
- ^ "Biographies: Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught". United States Air Force. Retrieved 2012-07-13.
External links
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- 1930 births
- Living people
- Industrial College of the Armed Forces alumni
- People from Pontiac, Michigan
- Recipients of the Air Force Commendation Medal
- Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (United States)
- Recipients of the Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
- Recipients of the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- United States Air Force generals
- University of Alabama alumni
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign alumni