The Third Lieutenant - The Third Lieutenant Podcast: Flight 2021: The Close Fight with Captain Cynthia L. Turner

The Third Lieutenant Podcast: Flight 2021: The Close Fight with Captain Cynthia L. Turner

02/18/21 • 43 min

Captain Cynthia L. Turner was a shy girl from South Carolina who found her home at Howard University. Since her days as a cadet, she has developed into a leader in the United States Airforce as a Medical Officer. Hear from Cynthia as she shares her experience as a leader, mentor, and a professional contemplating how she'll make her mark on the world.

Learn more about Cynthia's non-profit organization Precious Pearls here: www.preciouspearlsyouth.org

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Learn more about Cynthia's non-profit organization Precious Pearls here: www.preciouspearlsyouth.org

Learn more about the Project Refit Blue Skies Mobile App: Veteran Non-profit PTSD/TBI battle buddy support | Project Refit

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Voices of Villanova’s Veterans, where we interview Veterans with a connection to Villanova, and archive their story. https://veteransvoices.library.villanova.edu/
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The Third Lieutenant Podcast: Flight 2021: Consolidate Gains

In honor of Women's History Month we salute two trailblazers who paved the way for our service. Honorary General Mary McLeod Bethune was an advisor to the United States Women’s Army for National Defense and Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She opened the door for Brigadier General Hazel Johnson Brown to serve at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. Without these women, our military would look quite different.

Listen to hear their story and how it ultimately impacted mine.

Read correspondence between Mrs. Mary Bethune and President Harry S. Truman that led to the inclusion of Black women in the Officer Corps.

Read Timeka L. Thomas Rashid's dissertation entitled “Leading by Example: An Examination of Mary McLeod Bethune’s Leadership as a College President”.

As a note of respect, I’d like to thank my mother, my sister, and all of the amazing women and military leaders who have shared their journeys with me:

Captain Cynthia L. Turner (US Air Force)

Major Kimberly L. Mallard Brown (US Army)

Commander Melissa R. Troncoso (US Navy)

Major Natasha M. Hinds (US Army Ret)

And all of the gentlemen who have been guests... I thank the women in your lives. Your daughters, wives, and mothers for their support. One team one fight.

I am grateful.

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