At a time when they were more widely accepted in the military, American women played an important role during the Persian Gulf War. This new book introduces brave participants such as Carol Barkalow (one of West Point's first female graduates), Phoebe Anne Jeter (the first woman to shoot down Scud missiles), and Rosemary Mariner (the first woman to fly a tactical jet aircraft). Readers will appreciate the hard work and sacrifices of these modern-day heroes.