NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 : Kenyan-born U.S. Army officer Silvia Jemutai, originally from Kopsiya, Poror in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
The ceremony took place on Thursday at the Ordnance Training Support Facility on Fort Lee, Virginia. Friends and family — some travelling from Kenya and others from different parts of the United States — gathered to celebrate her achievement.
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Lt. Col. Jemutai dedicated the milestone to her late mother, Jacqueline Alice Kirui, describing her as “a trailblazer… a woman of courage, strength, and vision.” She credited her mother’s resilience and sacrifices for shaping her journey to military leadership.
Emotional Tribute and Words of Gratitude
While addressing the attendees, Jemutai expressed deep gratitude to her family, mentors, colleagues and soldiers who have supported her throughout her career.
She reaffirmed her commitment to the U.S. Army’s core values and pledged to continue leading with integrity while supporting the growth of emerging military leaders.
