A 22-year-old pilot has become the first active-duty U.S. Air Force (USAF) officer to win the Miss America title, nabbing the pageant’s crown Sunday night.
Madison Marsh, a second lieutenant in the USAF and graduate intern at Harvard Medical School, beat 50 contestants to earn the top spot at the 2024 Miss America competition in Orlando, Florida, reports WPTV.
Marsh also graduated from the Air Force Academy just days after winning the title of Miss Colorado in 2023.
Her branch congratulated her on X.
“Congratulations to our very own #Airman, 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, aka Miss Colorado — who was just crowned @MissAmerica 2024! Marsh is the first active duty servicemember to ever win the title. #AimHigh,” USAF posted.
Congratulations to our very own #Airman, 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, aka Miss Colorado — who was just crowned @MissAmerica 2024! Marsh is the first…
