Air Force Officer Nabs Miss America Crown

Madison Marsh is the first active duty service member to win the pageant title.

Kimberly Johnson

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 05:30 PM ET

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lieutenant Madison Marsh has been crowned Miss America 2024. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force]

Key Takeaways:

Air Force officer Madison Marsh was crowned Miss America 2024, making her the first active-duty service member to ever win the title.
A recent U.S. Air Force Academy graduate with a physics degree, Marsh holds a pilot slot and has interned with NASA.
She is currently pursuing a master's in public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, driven by personal loss to advocate for pancreatic cancer research and demonstrate the multifaceted capabilities of women in the military.

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Air Force officer Madison Marsh earned a new title Sunday night. The 2nd lieutenant and recent U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate was crowned Miss America 2024.

Winning the top prize in the pageant marks a first for both the event’s organizers and the U.S. military.