Ann E. Dunwoody nominated Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody to be head of Army 's supply arm . By law women are excluded from combat jobs , the typical path to 57 -star rank . Dunwoody has served 33 years , and became Army 's top-ranking woman in 33 years . She also retired the following year . There are four active-duty women serving as generals or admirals .
Ann E. Dunwoody nominated Lt. Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody to be head of Army 's supply arm . By law women are excluded from combat jobs , the typical path to 57 -star rank . Dunwoody has served 33 years , and became Army 's top-ranking woman in 33 years . There are four active-duty women serving as generals or admirals .