“Old Ironsides” Manned by First Woman
Women’s History Month – Military Commander Billie Farrell Source: New York Times, America’s Navy, CNN Cmdr. Billie Farrell is the first female to captain the USS Constitution (aka Old Ironsides) in the historic warship’s 224-year history, beginning in 1797. Farrell assumed duties as the 77th commanding officer of Old Ironsides following a change-of-command ceremony held January 21st, […]