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Carmelita Vigil-Schimmenti
Brigadier General Carmelita Vigil-Schimmenti (born December 16, 1936) is a retired officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1985 became the first Hispanic female to attain the rank of Brigadier General. Vigil-Schimmenti was the Chief of the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, Office of the Surgeon General; Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
Early years.
Vigil-Schimmenti was born on December 16, 1936 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She grew up on her
years, Vigil-Schimmenti attended the Air War College and the Inter-Agency Institute. She retired from the Air Force on October 1, 1988.
Military career Awards and recognitions.
Among Brigadier General Carmelita Vigil-Schimmenti's decorations and medals were the following:
- Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster,
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with