Women's History Month: Legacies & Life Stories

Women accomplish amazing things every day, and that’s always worth celebrating. But in March, we take special notice of women’s achievements as we observe Women’s History Month.

Rosemary Mariner (1953–2019), first female navy fighter pilot

First woman to command an operational air squadron.

A Historic Memorial Service: The U.S. Navy's First Ever All-Woman Flyover Tribute

"Missing Man" formation honors the late Captain Rosemary Mariner.

Alene Duerk (1920 – 2018), Navy’s first female rear admiral

Enlisted in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II and ascended the ranks over 30 years.

Millie Dunn Veasey (1918–2018), served overseas during WWII with all-black female battalion

Millie Dunn Veasey, believed to be one of the last African-American women to serve overseas during World War II, has died, according to the Associated Press. She was 100.

Anna Mae Hays (1920 – 2018), first female general in the U.S. military

Anna Mae Hays, the first female general in the U.S. military, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at a retirement home in Washington, according to multiple news sources. She was 97.

14 Mighty Women Whose Bold Lives Will Inspire You

The basketball player who led the U.S. to victory over the Soviet Union. The top-secret flight engineer who helped write NASA's Planetary Flight Handbook. The journalist who shone a spotlight on President Nixon's corruption during the Watergate hearings. These women may not have marble monuments marking their accomplishments, but wow: They got stuff done .

Great American Women

As many thousands of Americans travel to the nation's capital this weekend to express their support for women's rights at the Women's March on Washington, we salute the valuable contributions women make every day — to their communities and the world at large. Click through the photos below for a closer look at 30 remarkable American women whose lives have left lasting legacies in science, politics, sports, business, the arts, and other fields.

International Women's Day

March 8 is International Women's Day, a day meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At Legacy.com, we're revisiting some of our past coverage exploring incredible women's life stories.

Women in Tech Share Thoughts on New School Inspired by "Queen of Code"

This month, a pioneering new school will open in New York City: Grace Hopper Academy.

Charity Spotlight: Final Salute, Inc.

Donate to Final Salute, Inc. for Give to Remember December.

Female Veterans Helping Female Veterans

Nichole Alred served six years in the Army as a diesel mechanic. Her experience in Iraq changed her life forever.

SpongeBob Headstone Controversy

When Sgt. Kimberly Walker was killed in February 2013, her family wanted to do something very special to remember their beloved soldier.

In Remembrance of Women Who Served

We honor 11 American servicewomen who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Grace Hopper, Computer Pioneer

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist.

Semper Fi

In recognition of the Marine Corps' 236th birthday on Nov. 10, 2011, and Veterans Day today, we give an ooh-rah to a handful of former Marines who died in recent weeks.

Sgt. Linda Lamour Pierre, 28, killed in Afghanistan

The town of Immokalee, Florida, honored their hometown hero Army Sgt. Linda Lamour Pierre, who was killed in Afghanistan.