For the first time in history, a woman will lead a U.S. Army infantry division

Since its founding in 1917, no woman has ever led a U.S. Army infantry division. Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager is set to make history this month when she assumes command of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division.

Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager is set to make history this month when she assumes command of the California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division, overseeing a 102-year-old legacy that spans every major war since World War I.

In 2016, Yeager became the fourth female general in California National Guard history when she was promoted to brigadier general.

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