<ul><li>Women have been serving in the military since the Revolutionary War, with icons like Harriet Tubman participating in the Civil War.</li><li>In 2023, the US Department of Defense reported an increase in the percentage of women serving in active and reserve capacities.</li><li>12 famous women who served in the military include Bea Arthur (Marine Corps), Queen Elizabeth II (truck driver), Harriet Tubman (military leader), and Eileen Collins (NASA pilot).</li><li>Bea Arthur was an Emmy Award-winning actor and Marine Corps member, Jennifer Marshall served in the US Navy, and Sunny Anderson was in the Air Force.</li><li>Robin Quivers from 'The Howard Stern Show' was a captain in the Air Force, Zulay Henao served in the Army before becoming an actor, and Shauna Rohbock was in the National Guard.</li><li>Olympic medalist Amber English competed while in the military, Gal Gadot served in the Israel Defense Forces, and Dr. Ruth trained as a sniper in the IDF after being a Holocaust survivor.</li></ul>

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