Dr. Rachel Levine has made history as America’s first-ever out transgender four-star admiral in any of the country’s eight uniformed services.
Dr. Levine will now serve as the highest-ranking official in the US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps.
The role will see the 63-year-old lead 6,000 Public Health Service officers after being appointed by President Joe Biden.
During a swearing-in speech on 19 October, Dr. Levine said she hopes her “momentous” appointment will pave the way for a “more inclusive future.”
“May this appointment today be the first of many more to come, as we create a diverse and more inclusive future,” she added.
The USPHS Commissioned Corps works on responding to health crises and natural disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health, said Dr. Levine’s appointment is a “giant step forward towards equality as a nation”.
Dr. Levine has worked in an array of roles since graduating from Harvard College and Tulane University School of Medicine.
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