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Brigadier General Gwen Bingham was the first woman to serve as quartermaster general of the United States Army.

Prince George County

Xavier R. Richardson is a fervent advocate for underprivileged youth.

Fredericksburg

Activist Nannie Berger Hairston strives to make her community a better place.

Christiansburg

The first orthopedic surgeon to fly into space, Robert L. Satcher's mission aboard the space shuttle Atlantis included spacewalks to repair robotic arms on the International Space Station.

Hampton

An award-winning journalist, Ann Compton broke new ground as the first woman White House correspondent for a national news organization.

Roanoke

A dynamic and compelling conductor, JoAnn Falletta is an advocate for contemporary music.

Norfolk

The first Afircan American woman to serve on the Supreme Court of Virginia, Cleo Elaine Powell encourages young people to create a culture of diversity and respect for the law.

Brunswick

Elizabeth Inez Pruitt fills a vital need in the isolated community of Tangier by serving as its primary health care provider.

Tangier Island

A pharmacist, Eva Fleming Scott was the first woman elected to the Senate of Virginia.

Amelia County

A leader in the political, cultural, and civic life of Alexandria, William Darnell “Bill” Euille became the first African American elected mayor of the city.

Alexandria