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Why I Serve: Miss America
December 13, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, explains why she joined the Air Force and why she stays. Although her dreams of becoming an astronaut have changed, she continues to serve because of the people and sense of community the Air Force offers... MORE

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VIDEO: The Air Force wants you to succeed
October 28, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, emphasizes that the Air Force helps Airmen achieve their dreams in part by matching them with fulfilling careers. Service within the Air Force empowers Airmen like Marsh to achieve education goals, to travel and to challenge themselves professionally and personally... MORE

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Miss America congratulates Air Force’s newest naturalized citizens
October 24, 2024 — As family and friends found their seats in the bleachers, 36 soon-to-be-Airmen marched inside, signed their names and officially became naturalized U.S. citizens on Oct. 9 at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Before the trainees headed back outside to prepare for the Coining Ceremony, a milestone in Basic Military Training graduation, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, congratulated the group... MORE

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Miss America gets bit by military working dog
October 9, 2024 — Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, donned the famous bite sleeve on Oct. 8 at the 37th Training Wing to experience first-hand what it takes to train the elite K-9 teams that play a vital role in national security... MORE

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Miss America's favorite day in the Air Force
September 9, 2024 — Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her... MORE

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Fitness tips from active duty Miss America
June 11, 2024 — Some days 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh wears her Air Force uniform, and other days she dons sash and crown as Miss America 2024. One day, Marsh will reach for combat boots, and the next she’ll grab heels, but, most often, Marsh laces up a pair of well-worn sneakers... MORE

Wounded warrior brings Miss America to Brooke Army Medical Center
July 14, 2017 — Miss America Savvy Shields, the former Miss Arkansas, visited with wounded warriors, families and staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12... MORE

Miss America Savvy Shields talks with Evan Poole and his grandfather, Dr. Kelly Speer, in the Medical Mall during her visit to Brooke Army Medical Center July 11. Shields signed autographs, took photos and talked with wounded service members, staff and family members.