First Woman to Lead, Now Passed to Another | Columbia News

History was made at Fort Jackson as Major General Patricia Wallace, the first Black woman to lead the 81st Readiness Division, officially handed command to Major General Karen Monday Gresham — the first time in the Army Reserve’s history a woman has led another woman. With the division poised to more than double in size within the next decade, this transition underscores a pivotal moment for readiness, safety, and leadership. Wallace’s legacy includes record-breaking safety achievements across the Army Reserve, while Gresham vows to build on that foundation by ensuring soldiers have the resources they need to stay prepared. Beyond the battlefield, this historic handoff sends a powerful message: women are rising to the highest ranks — and their leadership is shaping the future of the military. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wltx.com/article/news/national/military-news/historic-female-command-transition-81st-readiness-division/101-13e2351c-0532-4ad1-92ca-651fff6907c9 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cfc8845c10e02f9b Report issues to [email protected].