Women in Defense Michigan is proud to partner with Baker Engineering LLC. to launch our monthly spotlight series, A Salute to Unsung Heroes of Defense—celebrating the extraordinary women who have shaped defense and national security throughout history.
Preserving the legacies of those who paved the way and honoring the contributions of female pilots, intelligence officers, engineers, and other pioneering service members is more critical now than ever.
Our mission is to advance women in all aspects of national security and celebrate all those who came before us.
Each month, we’ll feature a woman whose contributions deserve recognition—ensuring her legacy inspires the next generation of defense leaders.
Stories That Inspire
Women like Virginia Hall, hailed as the “Most Dangerous Allied Spy,” who masterminded resistance operations in Nazi-occupied France, all while navigating a prosthetic leg and dodging a Gestapo bounty on her head.
General Ann E. Dunwoody shattered barriers as the first woman in U.S. history to achieve the monumental rank of four-star general, profoundly influencing the very fabric of how soldiers are trained, engage in combat, and sustain operations.
Join Our Mission
Women in Defense Michigan is dedicated to empowering and advancing women in all aspects of national security while celebrating those who paved the way. Our organization provides skill development, relationship building, and career advancement for women across the defense sector.
Membership connects you with a community of professionals committed to strengthening our nation’s security through diverse leadership and innovation. When you join WID Michigan, you support mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and efforts to recognize women’s contributions to defense.
Ready to be part of WID Michigan? Join here and subscribe to our newsletter to receive monthly Unsung Heroes stories, plus updates on events and opportunities.
Know a woman whose story deserves to be told? Email us at communications@wid-mi.org.