Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett (left) and her sister, Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi are making U.S. Army history. (Flick)
USA Today: An Army first: Two sisters attain general's rank
WASHINGTON – Their brother Rus Lodi calls them “leadership junkies.”
If you’re a soldier, you’d better just call them ma’am and salute.
Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and younger sister Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi are each accomplished in their own fields. But together they have become the first two sisters, the Army believes, to attain the general’s rank in the service's 244-year history.
"Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi represent the best America has to offer," said Acting Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy. "However, this comes as no surprise to those who have known them and loved them throughout this extraordinary journey. This is a proud moment for their families and for the Army."
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Update #1: Two sisters become generals in first for Army (The Hill)
Update #2: U.S. Army first: Two sisters achieve rank of general (NYDaily News)
WNU Editor: Another "glass ceiling" broken.
