I am launching a draft movement to see Shoshana on the ballot as Republican Candidate for President of the United States. I do not know if she is a Republican or Democrat, but, I am sure this woman will beat Trump – in a landslide!
John Presco
The name Shoshana is of Hebrew origin, meaning “lily” or “rose”. It is associated with the Jewish culture and appears in the Song of Solomon in the Hebrew Bible. The name has also been adopted by individuals of Jewish heritage, retaining its cultural significance. In modern times, Shoshana has gained popularity globally, transcending its Hebrew origins.
Chatfield, a decorated Navy helicopter pilot, had served as the United States’ representative to NATO’s military committee—a group of 32 senior officers who advise the alliance’s political leadership on defense matters.
Her military career spans deployments in the Pacific and Persian Gulf as a helicopter pilot, command of a joint reconstruction team in Afghanistan, and a Bronze Star award.
Her departure follows earlier dismissals of Admiral Linda Fagan, who had been serving as Coast Guard commandant, and Admiral Lisa Franchetti, previously nominated to lead the Navy.
What People Are Saying
Senator Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat and member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, condemned the dismissal, writing in a post on X that he was “deeply disturbed” by the decision: “Trump’s relentless attacks on our alliances and his careless dismissal of decorated military officials make us less safe and weaken our position across the world.”
The American Accountability Foundation said in its letter that military leadership must “focus on cultivating lethality,” and accused leaders like Chatfield of diverting focus with DEI efforts. The letter demanded that those responsible for diversity policies “must be dismissed.”
The name Shoshana is of Hebrew origin, meaning “lily” or “rose”. It is associated with the Jewish culture and appears in the Song of Solomon in the Hebrew Bible. The name has also been adopted by individuals of Jewish heritage, retaining its cultural significance. In modern times, Shoshana has gained popularity globally, transcending its Hebrew origins.
Aviator speaks at Women’s Equality Day event
By Andrea Wales (IMCOM)September 16, 2015
A female aviator addressed members of the SHAPE/Chièvres community at a standing-room-only event celebrating Women’s Equality Day in the art gallery of SHAPE International Library Aug. 26. Attendees also flowed over into the main (lower) level of the library.
The rotary-wing aircraft that Navy Capt. Shoshana Chatfield mostly flies have been the Sikorsky H-60S heli-copter and the Sikorsky MH-60S Knighthawk (Seahawk) multimission naval helicopter. Chatfield currently works as the senior military assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, or SACEUR.
A turning point in Chatfield’s life was a third-grade field trip that included a flight simulator. Her teacher’s twin sister was a private pilot, and she was the tour guide.
“I learned two things from that experience: Flying is hard, but women can be pilots,” Chatfield said.
The Navy’s recruiting website, navy.com, has a photo of a female aviator on its Naval Aviators web page, but being a woman in what had been a men-only field hasn’t been easy. Chatfield has faced barriers.
“You go around ’em or you stand at the door until they’re ready to let you in,” Chatfield said, stressing that you have to get the training that makes you qualified to be admitted.
Politics
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 95th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed women the right to vote.
“You cast your vote, and everybody’s vote carries the same weight,” she said.
However, Chatfield pointed out that, in the Senate and in the House of Representatives, about 80 percent of the legislators are men, which, she said, means that mostly issues that are important to men go forward to become bills and laws.
“It seems a bit unequal what issues go forward,” she said.
Politics is a struggle over the power of who decides what, Chatfield said.
Working together
A group identity, cultivated in an environment where no one is isolated, helps ensure that everyone works together to overcome any issues that the group faces, Chatfield said.
“People are more likely to feel respected and feel good about themselves if they’re having the same experience,” she said.
Just before the cake-cutting at the end of the Women’s Equality Day observance, Chatfield said she was pleased that the cake was decorated in purple, the color that represents a joint environment — many services working together.
“Our diversity is our strength,” she said, adding that the secrets are how to get the best out of each person and how to make sure that none of their talents is wasted. “Finding a way to be respectful of the differences is where our growth is.”
Chatfield summed up the importance of equal rights by quoting Slide 35 of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute’s informational presentation on Women’s Equality Day:
Investing in gender equality and women’s empowerment can unlock human potential on a trans-
formational scale.
“It’s not a question of women’s rights; it’s a question of everyone’s rights,” Chatfield said.
Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield
Military Representative – United States
2024
- Last updated: 08 Jan. 2024 15:21
Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield is a native of Garden Grove, California, and a 1987 graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and French Language and Literature. She received her commission through Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1988 and earned her wings of gold in 1989. Chatfield was awarded the Navy’s Political/Military (Pol-Mil) Scholarship and attended the Kennedy School of Government, receiving a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University in 1997. In 2009, the University of San Diego conferred upon her a doctorate of education.
She was assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons (HC), serving in HC-1, HC-3, HC-5 and twice in HC-11 before making the move to the Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) community.
Operationally, she flew the SH-3, CH-46D and MH-60S and deployed in helicopter detachments to the Western Pacific and Arabian Gulf supporting carrier strike group and amphibious ready group operations.
Ashore, she participated in the Joint Staff/OSD Internship Program, augmenting the Joint Staff, Plans and Policy (J-5) Directorate, Central & Eastern European Branch; was assigned as deputy executive assistant to the chief of naval operations; was senior military assistant to the supreme allied commander Europe; and was the United States deputy military representative to the NATO Military Committee.
She served as assistant professor of political science at the United States Air Force Academy from 2001-2004.
Chatfield was the 20th commanding officer of HC-5 and, upon its disestablishment, the first commanding officer of HSC-25, the Island Knights. She subsequently commanded a joint provincial reconstruction team in Farah Province, Afghanistan, in 2008, and was type wing commander of HSC Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet from 2011-2013. She commanded Joint Region Marianas from January 2017 to August 2019. Her most recent assignment was President of the Naval War College from August 2019 to June 2023.
Her personal awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Legion of Merit (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards), Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and various unit awards.
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