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Miss America, an Air Force Officer, Challenges Misconceptions About Pageantry

Madison Marsh is a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force and is studying public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Miss America, an Air Force Officer, Challenges Misconceptions About Pageantry
Madison Marsh walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies at the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 in Dover, Del., on April 28. James Gilbert/Getty Images
Haika Mrema
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Madison Marsh made history this year as the first active-duty Air Force officer to be crowned Miss America. Now she is setting the record straight on what pageants are really about.

During an interview with Fox News, the 23-year-old said the pageant world is not focused on superficial aspects, despite its depiction on film and television.
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.