Saluting Our Grandmas - by Cassie B Barlow & Sue Norrod (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"In this fascinating book, you will learn about a part of our country's history that has not been thoroughly documented. I guarantee you will be proud of what these 'grandmas' did to serve America in a time of great need. In so doing, they carved a path that other women for many generations have since benefitted from. I include myself in that very grateful group of women who today stand on the shoulders of these awe-inspiring pioneers." --Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, USAF (ret), first female four-star general in the Air Force, chairperson of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services

Contributors to this unique memorial include the family of military women and those who preserve their history. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Honor Flight Dayton, an Ohio chapter of the Honor Flight Network, Inc. The cover art is by aviation artist Craig Kodera.

About the Author

During her twenty-six years in the United States Air Force, Cassie B. Barlow earned the rank of lieutenant colonel, and she is one of a handful of women who has commanded at multiple levels of the Air Force. Over the years, Barlow led thousands of her fellow troops on both national and international levels. She is also a member of the American Psychological Association, the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychologists, the Academy of Management, the National Defense Industrial Association, the Air Force Association, and the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association.

Barlow earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Georgetown University and went on to receive multiple masters degrees in clinical psychology, national security policy and strategy, and air power strategy from Chapman University, National Defense University, and the Air Command and Staff College, respectively. She also has a PhD in industrial psychology from Rice University.

After retiring from the military, Barlow began work as the executive director at the Center for Workforce Development at Wright State University. In her spare time, she plays sports and serves her community through non-profit boards. Barlow lives in Beavercreek, Ohio, with her family.