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My Take
Ann Dunwoody simply commands respect. Becoming the first woman in U.S. military history to earn a four-star rank, in 2008, is the sort of achievement that reshapes what comes after it. Born at Fort Belvoir into a military world, she could have coasted on legacy, but reaching the top of such an overwhelmingly male hierarchy demanded relentless excellence, reflected in a chest full of decorations from the Legion of Merit to the Distinguished Service Medal. I have deep admiration for trailblazers who pry doors open for everyone behind them, and Dunwoody is exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ann E. Dunwoody
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・ダンウッディ
- Reading
- あん・だんうっでぃ
- Born
- January 14, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- military personnel
2. Background
- High school
- SHAPE High School
- University
- United States Army Command and General Staff College
Awards & achievements
- Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
- 2011 Theodore Roosevelt Award
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Joint Meritorious Unit Award
- National Defense Service Medal
- Southwest Asia Service Medal
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ann E. Dunwoody born?
Born January 14, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Ann E. Dunwoody from?
Ann E. Dunwoody is from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States.
What does Ann E. Dunwoody do?
Ann E. Dunwoody works as military personnel.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.