The US has chosen Major General Michelle to be the next superintendent of the country's Air Force Academy, the first woman to hold the job.
Her appointment marks breach of the 'brass ceiling' that keeps women from top assignments in the military.
According to an advocacy group, Maj. Gen. Michelle Johnson's appointment is significant because few women achieve her rank.
Anu Bhagwati of Service Women's Action Network, however, said putting women into top assignments won't by itself address unequal treatment and sexual assault of women in the military, Politico reports.
According to the report, Johnson is believed to be the second woman appointed to command a service academy, after Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sandra Stosz at that military institute.
Johnson's appointment comes during a time of progress and turmoil for women.
The military is removing gender restrictions on combat positions but struggling to curb sexual assaults, the report added.
