War Veteran | Author | Leader | Advocate for Change
MILLICENT M. LOWEMILLICENT M. LOWEMILLICENT M. LOWE
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War Veteran Leadership
Decades of service in the Navy and National Guard, leading through Desert Storm, 9/11, and Enduring Freedom.
The Author's Voice
Author of The Glass Ceiling, exposing gender barriers in the Navy with real data and lived insight.
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About Us
Millicent M Lowe
War Veteran. Author. Advocate.
With over 30 years of leadership in the U.S. Navy, Army National Guard, and U.S. Postal Service, Millicent M. Lowe has dedicated her life to service, equity, and progress. Her groundbreaking book, The Glass Ceiling, tackles gender barriers in military promotion with insight and impact.
War Veteran. Author. Advocate.
Served with distinction during Operation Desert Storm, executing high-stakes logistics under combat conditions.
9/11 & War on Terrorism
Led frontline efforts in the aftermath of 9/11, supporting critical missions in a time of global crisis.
Operation Enduring Freedom
Played a key leadership role in Operation Enduring Freedom, uniting mission success with team integrity.
A Naval Trailblazer
From the uss Puget AD-3A Sound to Reserve Command, Millicent broke barriers as a woman in uniform.

About the book
The glass ceiling
In The Glass Ceiling, Millicent M. Lowe uncovers the deep-rooted, data-backed barriers that hinder the promotion of women in the U.S. Navy. Drawing on her own 30+ years of military experience, extensive research, and real-life case studies, this powerful work blends personal insight with policy analysis to expose the invisible limits placed on female service members.
From combat exclusions to commissioning inequities, Lowe brings the statistics to life while offering clear, actionable solutions for reform. It’s more than a book—it’s a blueprint for change in leadership, equity, and military culture.

Forged in Battle, Defined by Purpose
From combat zones to command roles, Millicent M. Lowe’s service spans three wars and global missions, defined by courage, resilience, and purpose.



About the book
Die gläserne Decke
Diese aufschlussreiche Studie deckt die fortbestehenden geschlechtsspezifischen Hürden auf, die den Aufstieg von Frauen in der U.S. Navy behindern. Mithilfe statistischer Modelle, politischer Analysen und persönlicher Erfahrungsberichte zeigt Millicent Marie Lowe, wie institutionelle Strukturen und kulturelle Vorurteile den Fortschritt trotz jahrzehntelanger Bemühungen weiterhin einschränken. Ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich für Führungsgerechtigkeit und systemische Reformen einsetzen.

Testimonials
This book hit me right in the gut. As a Royal Navy officer, I’ve seen the quiet barriers women face. Millicent doesn’t just talk about it—she proves it. Every military leader should read this.

As a former Navy commander, I was blown away by the depth of this research. It’s not just a callout—it’s a roadmap for fixing what’s broken. Bravo Zulu, Millicent.

An essential read for anyone interested in gender, leadership, and policy reform. Millicent M. Lowe blends lived experience with solid data—and it’s powerful.
Adeel Ayala