{"id":2149937,"date":"2024-01-15T21:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T02:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-air-force-officer-crowned-as-miss-america-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T21:43:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T02:43:31","slug":"u-s-air-force-officer-crowned-as-miss-america-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-air-force-officer-crowned-as-miss-america-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Air Force Officer Wins Miss America 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fu-s-air-force-officer-crowned-as-miss-america-2024%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2149937&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo via: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/missmadisonmarsh\/?hl=en\">Madison \u200cMarsh\u200d public profile (@missmadisonmarsh)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/elizabeth-volberding\">Elizabeth Volberding<\/a><br \/>6:27 PM\u2063 \u2013 Monday,\u200d January 15, 2024<\/p>\n<h2>Madison Marsh: The \u200d2024 \u200bMiss America<\/h2>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>At just 22 years old, Madison Marsh, a \u2064United States Air Force officer and astrophysicist, has been crowned the 2024\u200b Miss America. She is \u2064currently pursuing a master&#8217;s degree in public policy at\u200c the\u200c Harvard Kennedy School. Marsh&#8217;s victory took place in Orlando, Florida, although some sources claim she is \u200d23\u200d years old.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cYou can achieve anything. \u2064The sky is not the limit\u200b and the only\u2063 person that\u2019s stopping you is you,\u201d Marsh said \u2063in an interview shared on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>She emphasized that anyone, like\u2062 herself, who grew up\u200c in a small \u2064town without any pageant experience, can enter the pageant\u200b world.<\/p>\n<p>Marsh, a second lieutenant\u200c in the U.S. \u200dAir Force, succeeded Grace Stanke of Wisconsin, last year&#8217;s \u2064winner. She is the first active-duty Air\u200c Force officer to \u2064hold the\u2062 title of \u2063Miss America.\u2064 Stanke attended Marsh&#8217;s coronation.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Air Force celebrated Marsh&#8217;s victory on\u2062 Twitter, referring\u2064 to her as &#8220;our very own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Congratulations to our very own <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Airman?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Airman<\/a>, 2nd Lt. \u2064Madison Marsh, aka Miss Colorado \u2064\u2014 who was just\u200d crowned \u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MissAmerica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MissAmerica<\/a> 2024! \u200cMarsh is \u200cthe first\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/after-the-fall-the-impact-of-the-chaotic-evacuation-from-afghanistan-on-americas-veterans\/\" title=\"After the Fall: The Impact of the Chaotic Evacuation from Afghanistan on America\u2019s Veterans\">active duty servicemember<\/a> to ever win the title.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AimHigh?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AimHigh<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3RuDu5CulW\">pic.twitter.com\/3RuDu5CulW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/usairforce\/status\/1746755128558809175?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 15, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A total of 51 competitors representing the District\u2063 of Columbia and \u2064the United States participated \u200cin \u2064the pageant. The preliminary judges selected 10\u200d candidates to compete, and one candidate was chosen by the public,\u200d resulting \u200bin 11 \u2063semi-finalists.<\/p>\n<p>The semi-finalists went through four rounds of events, including an evening gown presentation, a talent show, a &#8220;hot \u2064topics&#8221; discussion, \u2062and a fitness runway walk, before being narrowed down to five finalists.<\/p>\n<p>The finalists then delivered speeches \u2064about \u2062their aspirations to become Miss America.<\/p>\n<p>During \u200cher speech on the topic of drugs in America, Marsh\u2064 shared \u2064personal details about her mother&#8217;s battle with \u2063pancreatic\u200b cancer. For the talent show round, she spoke\u200c about\u200b obtaining \u2062her pilot&#8217;s license at the age\u200d of \u200c16.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to the pageant, Marsh expressed her motivation for participating:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s \u2063an awesome experience to bring both \u200csides of the favorite parts of my life together and hopefully make a\u2062 difference for others to be able \u200cto realize that you don\u2019t have to limit yourself,\u201d Marsh expressed. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIn\u2062 the military, it\u2019s an open space to really\u2064 lead in the way that you want to lead \u2014 in and\u200d out of uniform. I felt like \u200dpageants, and specifically winning Miss Colorado, was\u2062 a way to truly exemplify that\u200b and to set\u2062 the tone to help make other people \u200bfeel more comfortable finding \u2062what means most to them,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Marsh also\u200b aims to use her platform \u2062as Miss America to inspire girls to \u200bconsider serving in the military \u200dand to challenge\u200d stereotypes \u2063about women in the \u200barmed forces.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox \u200cfor\u200b free. Subscribe\u200b here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this \u200dpost!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The House Committee On Small Business discusses possible solutions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/starbucks-closes-multiple-coffee-shops-in-democrat-run-cities\/\" title=\"Starbucks Closes Multiple Coffee Shops In Democrat-Run Cities\">rising retail crime<\/a> \u2063across the U.S.. \u200b <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Governor Doug \u200bBurgum comes out in support for President Trump just ahead\u2063 of the Iowa caucus. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Iowans get ready to Caucus, Fani Willis plays her Trump card and Davos 2024 kicks off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Biden Administration holds \u2064Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Pennsylvania and South Carolina.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Google is set to go before a federal jury in Boston on Tuesday\u200c over accusations that \u200dits processors infringe a computer scientist\u2019s patents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>OpenAI and its financial backer \u2062Microsoft were sued\u2064 in Manhattan federal court by a pair of nonfiction authors\u2063 who say\u2064 the companies misused their work to\u2062 train the AI models behind AI-based services.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>SpaceX sued a U.S. labor\u2062 board to \u200bblock \u2062its\u2064 case accusing the company\u200c of\u200c illegally firing employees calling CEO Elon Musk \u201ca distraction and\u200b embarrassment.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>ChatGPT was well \u2062on its way to becoming a household name\u200b even before 2023 kicked \u2064off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does Madison Marsh plan to inspire and \u2064empower girls to consider careers in the military and STEM \u2064fields as the new Miss America<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ilitary and pursuing\u200b STEM careers. As an astrophysicist \u200bherself, she wants to encourage young women to break gender stereotypes and\u200c excel in \u2062fields traditionally dominated by men.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her journey, Marsh faced adversity and challenges. Growing up in a small town\u200d without any pageant experience, she \u200dhad to work hard to compete \u200con the national stage. However, she never let her background hinder her ambitions. With determination and perseverance, she\u2063 overcame all obstacles and emerged as the winner of the 2024 \u2062Miss\u2062 America pageant.<\/p>\n<p>Marsh&#8217;s victory not only symbolizes her personal achievement but also represents\u200b a significant milestone for the U.S. Air Force. As\u200c the first active-duty Air Force officer to hold the title, she embodies the ideals of service, leadership, and excellence. The U.S. \u200bAir Force celebrated Marsh&#8217;s success, \u2063recognizing her as &#8220;our very\u200c own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In her interview shared on Instagram,\u2062 Marsh emphasized the importance of self-belief and breaking\u2063 boundaries. \u2064She highlighted that anyone, regardless of \u200btheir background or lack of experience, can enter \u2062the pageant\u2062 world and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-real-life-iron-man-the-incredible-story-of-elon-musks-rise-to-worlds-richest-man\/\" title=\"\u2018A Real Life Iron-Man\u2019: The Incredible Story Of Elon Musk\u2019s Rise To World\u2019s Richest Man\">achieve great things<\/a>. She\u200b urged others to believe in themselves and strive for \u2064greatness, stressing that the only person standing in their way is themselves.<\/p>\n<p>During the pageant, Marsh impressed the judges \u200bwith her talent and charisma. In her speech, \u200dshe tackled the \u2063issue of drugs in\u200c America and shared\u2062 her personal connection to the topic\u2062 through her mother&#8217;s battle with pancreatic cancer. Her emotional and heartfelt performance resonated\u2063 with the audience \u200dand showcased her ability to connect on a deep level with others.<\/p>\n<p>As the new Miss America, Marsh plans to use her platform to make a difference. She aims to \u200cinspire and empower girls\u2062 to consider careers\u200d in the military and STEM fields. By sharing her\u2064 own story and journey, she hopes to break stereotypes and encourage young women to pursue their passions fearlessly.<\/p>\n<p>Marsh&#8217;s\u200b achievement is not only a personal \u200ctriumph but also a step \u2063forward in the fight for gender equality and diversity. She serves as a role model for young girls,\u200b showing them that they can achieve their dreams and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wapos-jennifer-rubin-scores-back-to-back-victories-in-annual-liberal-hack-tournament\/\" title=\"WaPo\u2019s Jennifer Rubin Scores Back-to-Back Victories in Annual \u201cLiberal Hack Tournament\u201d\">shatter glass ceilings<\/a>. Her success sends a powerful message about the limitless potential of women in any field they choose.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Madison Marsh&#8217;s \u2062victory as the 2024\u200c Miss \u200bAmerica represents triumph, resilience, and breaking barriers.\u200c As an Air Force officer, astrophysicist, and \u200badvocate for women in STEM, she embodies the ideals of excellence and service. Marsh&#8217;s journey\u200b is \u2064a testament to the power of determination and self-belief, inspiring others to pursue their dreams without\u200b limitations. With her platform as \u2063Miss America, she plans to make a lasting impact on society and empower the \u2062next generation of young women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Madison Marsh, a US Air Force officer and astrophysicist, has been crowned the 2024 Miss America. At 22, she is also pursuing a master&#8217;s degree in public policy at Harvard Kennedy School. 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