Wilma Vaught became the first woman to command a unit that received the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
In July 1985, Wilma Vaught achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first woman to command a unit that was awarded the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the highest peacetime unit award. This accolade not only highlighted her exceptional leadership skills but also reinforced the idea that women's contributions in the military are invaluable and deserving of recognition at the highest levels.