VERNICE ARMOUR: A REBEL WITH A CAUSE
By Taylor Valencia UJW WASHINGTON – Her short haircut and strong handshake are just the tip of the iceberg for Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot. She’s a rebel in the eyes of many, even to her parents who didn’t want her to join the Marines. She also blows up preconceived notions about […]
BUCKING THE ODDS PAYS OFF FOR ARMOUR
By Cicely Wiggins UJW WASHINGTON – As the first African-American female combat pilot Vernice Armour’s desire to save people’s lives was essential to her dedication to join the Marines. Her belief that you should acknowledge obstacles – but not give them power – shows how she achieved. Armour is often viewed as headstrong, defying the […]
FORMER ‘TOMBOY’ FINDS HER CALLING
WASHINGTON – Vernice Armour has overcome many obstacles in her life, but clearly, she’s not afraid of a challenge.
That’s why she’s the first female African-American combat pilot.
Though Armour’s accomplishments are many, one of the main philosophies that helped her progress is the belief that anyone can do anything by working for it. Pushing through against the odds has been a hallmark of Armour’s life.
A SOLDIER’S STORY: FIGHT FOR YOUR DREAMS
By Leslie Redmond UJW WASHINGTON – Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot and first female pilot in the Marine Corps, is an example of what it means to have no excuses, just solutions. “Acknowledge the obstacles. Don’t give them power,” Armour said during a recent news conference for high school students in the […]
POSITIVE FORCES GUIDE VERNICE ARMOUR
By Kendra Johnson UJW WASHINGTON – Positive thinking will always get you somewhere. Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot, knows this first-hand. Remaining positive through any obstacle or task has made Armour who she is today – determined and successful. Armour encourages others to think this way too. After not having enough money […]
VERNICE ARMOUR: A MAVERICK BY NATURE
By Lenaya Stewart UJW WASHINGTON – Vernice Armour was four years old when she watched a police officer ride a horse in downtown Memphis. At that moment, she promised herself that she would do the same one day. Little did she know that at a young age she was developing confidence that would push her […]
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By Campbell Burr UJW WASHINGTON — The music blares from her Jeep Wrangler as she sits in traffic, soaking up the California sun and admiring the sparkling coastline. The cool breeze clears her nostrils as she throws her head back and smiles. Vernice Armour, Marine Corps officer and combat pilot, has returned from her second […]
POSITIVE IMAGES INSPIRED ARMOUR TO NEW HEIGHTS
By Najee Ellerbe UJW WASHINGTON – Vernice Armour had a passion for horses since she was 4 years old and dreamed of becoming a mounted police officer. But that dream would be deferred while she attended Middle Tennessee State University . It was during college that she finally joined the police force in Nashville – […]
ARMOUR’S POSITIVE PERCH IS PATH TO SUCCESS
By Jennifer Kuo UJW WASHINGTON – Vernice Armour, the first African-American female combat pilot, has succeeded in life largely because of her innovative “zero-to-breakthrough” philosophy. The coined phrase is her signature saying: It means that people can succeed as long as they believe that they can. “I can make it happen,” Armour said during a […]