The US Air Force also celebrated Ms Marsh’s win with a post on X, formerly Twitter
Madison Marsh, a 22-year-old second lieutenant in the US Air Force and a master’s student in the public policy program at the Harvard Kennedy School, made history by becoming the first-ever active-duty Air Force officer to be crowned Miss America. The 2024 Miss America pageant took place in Orlando, Florida on Sunday night, where Ms Marsh represented Colorado.
In an interview shared via Miss America’s Instagram story, Ms Marsh expressed her belief that anyone can achieve anything and that the only person holding them back is themselves. She emphasized that if she, coming from a small town and not being part of the pageant world, could step into it and succeed, then anyone else could as well.
Ellie Breaux of Texas was the first runner-up in the competition, which featured fifty-one contestants representing all 50 US states and the District of Columbia, according to CNN.
The US Air Force also celebrated Ms Marsh’s win by posting a congratulatory message on X, formerly known as Twitter. The caption read, “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.”
Reflecting on her experience, Ms Marsh stated that combining her military service and participation in beauty pageants was an incredible opportunity to make a difference and inspire others not to limit themselves. She highlighted that the military provided an open space for leadership, both in and out of uniform, and winning Miss Colorado allowed her to exemplify that and encourage others to find their true passions.
Ms Marsh also mentioned that her physical training for the military was beneficial during her preparation for the pageant, as it aligned with the fitness requirements. She expressed her enthusiasm for staying physically fit and in the gym for both the military and pageant training.
Overall, Ms Marsh’s achievement as Miss America 2024 as an active-duty Air Force officer has brought attention to her remarkable journey and the opportunities available to individuals who dare to pursue their dreams.
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