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USS Beloit Commissioned in Milwaukee, Honoring Black Woman Major General

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USS Beloit Commissioned in Milwaukee, Honoring Black Woman Major General
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The USS Beloit, a littoral combat ship, was commissioned in Milwaukee with Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson, the first Black woman to become a major general in the US Army Reserve, as its sponsor. Anderson, a Beloit native, was chosen for her groundbreaking achievements and connection to the ship's namesake. The USS Beloit, now battle-ready, honors Beloit's contributions to the Navy. Anderson's distinguished military career includes numerous awards and a historic promotion in 2011.

Topics:nationmilitary#african-american-trailblazer#littoral-combat-ship#marcia-anderson#military#us-navy#uss-beloit
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  1. First Black woman major general honored as sponsor for US combat ship  CNN
  2. Commissioning ceremony of the USS Beloit (LCS 29)  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  3. USS Beloit: New naval combat ship commissioned in Milwaukee  WISN Milwaukee
  4. USS Beloit naval warship commissioned in Milwaukee  FOX 6 Milwaukee
  5. The USS Beloit pays tribute to its namesake city and her engine maker  Madison.com

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