U.S. Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Laurie Kennedy talks about her journey on becoming a Master Chief and gives advice to members on leadership at U.S. Coast Guard Station Washington D.C, July 16, 2020. Kennedy is the first female in Coast Guard history to attain the rank of Master Chief in the gunner’s mate rating and will also be the first female gunner’s mate rating force master chief.
(U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Hodges)