In my journey, I have learned that obstacles are opportunities. Acknowledge the obstacles and don't give them power. - Vernice Armour

Former police officer, former soldier, national guardsmen, Marine officer, diversity officer for headquarters Marine Corps, liaison to the Pentagon for diversity policy for the services,

While in ROTC, I saw a woman in a flight suit,” Armour said. “After that I became very interested in aviation.”

I knew a lot would be riding on my shoulders,” Armour said. “I knew it would be hard. I knew there was a potential that there could be biases out there as well about whether women deserve to be in the Marine Corps, or combat and flying in that platform.