Here's how you know
 **Official websites use .mil** .mil
 **Secure .mil websites use HTTPS** lock () https://


Skip to main content (Press Enter).
 Toggle navigation
            
            
            
            
            National Guard
                        Always Ready Always There
                    National Guard
            
            Search National Guard:
                        Search
                    Search
                        Search National Guard:
                            Search
    Home

    News
    
        Guard News

    Overseas Operations

    State Partnership Program

    News Features

    RSS Feeds

    Press Releases

    Transcripts

    Features
    
        Features by Year

    Posture Statement

    State Partnership Program

    Special Features

    About the Guard
    
        How We Began

    Air National Guard

    Army National Guard    
    
        DEERS Soldier Journey

    Leader Development Program

    History and Heritage

    I am the Guard

    NGB Official March

    Leadership
    
        CNGB

    VCNGB

    SEA

    DANG

    DARNG

    Joint Staff    
    
        J-1

    J-2

    J-3

    J-4

    J-5

    J-6

    J-7

    J-8

    Personal Staff    
    
        Inspector General

    General Counsel    
    
        Special Victims Counsel

    Public Affairs

    Executive Support Services

    Legislative Liaison

    Special Staff    
    
        Office of the Provost Marshal

    Office of the Joint Surgeon

    Director of Acquisitions

    Small Business Programs

    Chaplain

    Senior Leader Management Office

    Diversity Equity Inclusion

    Comptroller

    Resources    
        National Defense Strategy Implementation Guidance

    Community Engagement

    FOIA

    Fact Sheets

    Helpful Links

    Image Gallery
    
        News Images

    Graphics

    Historical Paintings

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Legislative Liaison

    Small Business Programs

    Social Media

    State Websites

    Videos    
    
        Featured Videos

    On Every Front

    2019 Videos

    2020 Videos

    2021 Videos

    Suicide Prevention

    Family Programs

    Environmental

    Trial Defense Service

    Holistic Wellness Challenge

    Contact Us  Home
  News
  Article View
 
 Download
 Details
 Share
 NEWS
 Female Kentucky warrant officer making a difference today and tomorrow By Spc. Brandy Mort
                133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
 FRANKFORT Ky. - In January 1944, the appointment of women as warrant officers was authorized and the first women were appointed in March 1944. At the conclusion of World War II, 42 female warrant officers were on active duty. Today, the Army has roughly 2,000 female warrant officers in its ranks. Chief Warrant Officer Stephanie Allen, military personnel technician with the 138th Fires Brigade stationed in Lexington Ky. is one of many female warrant officers serving in the Kentucky National Guard. As an MP technician and qualified Army instructor, Allen is in charge of human resource services, personnel support, financial services, chaplain activities, medical services and legal services support. The 15-year Guard veteran also manages the functions that support the Army's personnel management systems by monitoring the input of data into automated and manual systems along with many other other duties. With the vast amount of responsibilities appointed to Allen as a warrant officer, she has had the opportunity to make a huge impact in Soldier's lives within the past year. "This year gave me the opportunity to make a positive difference for our Soldiers," Allen said. "Additionally, I gained invaluable hands-on experience tracking medical and administrative deployment requirements." This opportunity allowed me to work diligently to increase the readiness within the brigade." Allen has previously worked as a heavy mobile equipment transporter and as a human resource specialist, but thanks to one of her supervisors, she made the switch to warrant officer. "My senior leadership at the Human Resource Office who trained, mentored, and encouraged me suggested I could make a greater impact to the organization as a warrant officer," said Allen who became a warrant officer in 2009. "I enjoy what I do for the National Guard; becoming a warrant officer has been one of the best decisions I've made." Even though she remains busy with work, in her spare time Allen enjoys spending time with her two boys, Kaden and Zain. "I am active in my church assisting with children's programs and women's ministry," said Allen, "My children are active in the community. They play baseball and soccer and I spend a lot of time attending their sporting events." Allen looks toward the future and hopes to work full time for the brigade and eventually work her way up to supporting and assisting all commands in the state. "My future is very bright," said Allen, "I am an integral part of a dynamic organization and I look forward to doing this for a long time."
 SHARE
 PRINT
 
 Tennessee National Guard Rescues 2 Injured Hikers
 By Lt. Col. Darrin Haas,
  Kentucky Air Guard to Fly at D-Day Observance in France
 By Dale Greer,
  New York National Guard Soldiers Aid Subway Stabbing Victim
 By Eric Durr,
  More
 Tennessee National Guard Rescues 2 Injured Hikers Guard News • 10 hours ago
 Kentucky Air Guard to Fly at D-Day Observance in France Guard News • 13 hours ago
 New York National Guard Soldiers Aid Subway Stabbing Victim Guard News • 15 hours ago
 Hawaii Civil Engineer Airmen Develop Multi-Capable Skills Guard News • 16 hours ago
 Guard Conducts Explosive Ordnance Disposal Joint Training Guard News • 17 hours ago
 2024 (173)  2023 (427)  2022 (526)  2021 (697)  2020 (936)  2019 (387)  2018 (323)  2017 (346)  2016 (245)  2015 (356)  2014 (399)  2013 (469)  2012 (556)  2011 (533)  2010 (1071)  2009 (357)  2008 (638)  2007 (295)  2006 (188)
 Home
 Site Map
 Privacy & Security Policy
 Link Disclaimer
 Web Policy
 DOD Information Quality
 DOD Open GovernmentFOIA
 No FEAR Act
 Accessibility/Section 508
 Contact Us
 Army Guard Careers
 Air Guard Careers
 USA.gov
                    
Staying Connected
    XYouTubeFlickrFacebookInstagram
                 
                
                

Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil