Major General (ret.) Lorraine Potter was the first female chaplain commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and the first woman to serve as the Air Force Chief of Chaplains.  She served our country from 1973 to 2004, breaking numerous gender barriers throughout her distinguished 31-year career.  After earning a Master of Divinity degree, Lorraine learned that applicants for Air Force chaplaincy had to be male. She questioned that restriction and the gender requirement was dropped. Lorraine was commissioned in 1973, making history for breaking numerous barriers.

She served at every command level and was the Command Major General and the most senior chaplain in the Department of Defense. In retirement, Lorraine remains active and The American Baptist Home Mission Societies established the Lorraine K, Potter Military Chaplaincy Merit Award in her honor.

• Open doors for others to leadership roles; break gender barriers with conviction and respect.
• Step up to champion the rights for all faiths to practice religious freedom freely in the military.
• Provide emotional, spiritual, moral support and pastoral care to 850,000 Air Force personnel and families; n retirement, continue lifelong service to new constituencies.
• Advise on ethical matters and quality of life as part of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
• Practice lifelong deep-seated beliefs and faith to serve country and God.

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