Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh made big plans for herself when she was young, although she never really factored becoming Miss America into that equation. However, after a tough competition in January, Marsh became the first active-duty service member to earn the crown. The 22-year-old U.S. Air Force Academy graduate is now learning to navigate life as a military member, a cancer research scholar and a public figure.
Growing up, Marsh wanted to be a pilot and an astronaut, so she attended NASA's Space Camp at age 13. When she learned that she could further her ambitions by going to the Air Force Academy, she started working toward becoming a cadet, even earning her civilian pilot's license at 17 years old.
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In 2018, Marsh lost her mother, Whitney, to pancreatic cancer. In her honor, the family started the Whitney Marsh Foundation, which raises funds for research and awareness to increase patients' chances of early detection. Marsh took on the role of co-founder and president.
After a lot of studying and several internships, including with NASA, Marsh graduated from the Air Force Academy in the spring of 2023 with a degree in physics. Upon her commissioning, she received a pilot's billet. But soon after, she was crowned Miss Colorado, and her career trajectory started to change.
In January, Marsh won the title of Miss America during the national pageant in Orlando, Florida. Between her Air Force commitment, her studies and now these public-facing duties, she's got a lot to juggle. Thankfully, the Air Force has rolled with her change of fortune and put her into a public affairs/recruiting position for the year that she is Miss America.
As far as her Harvard research goes, Marsh said she's still working with her advisor and is excited about the possibility of bringing potential legislation related to their research to Capitol Hill over the next year.
As the first active-duty service member to earn the Miss America crown, Marsh's national platform may help dispel the lingering assumption that military roles are too masculine for the average woman. Marsh said young women can make any position their own.
When it comes to Miss America, there are several phases of competition: the public and private interviews, the talent portion, the evening gown and fitness competitions, as well as the social impact pitch. Between military fitness requirements and her work with the Whitney Marsh Foundation, the latter two weren't a problem for Marsh. For her, she said the hardest part was talent.
"I received $70,000 in educational scholarships through Miss America, and I think that's such a beautiful way to open up doors for you and whatever phase of life that you're in," Marsh said. "So, I would challenge all the military women to join and do it because it's only up from here. I would love to see some more girls in uniform showing up and competing in the Miss America opportunity."
Within five years, Marsh went from being a small-town girl to a strong, successful figure who's blazing a path in public policy, cancer research and the military. She said she's still trying to comprehend it all.
"I feel like I haven't had a moment to breathe yet to let it all sink in, but I will say I do feel very lucky. Without this opportunity, I obviously couldn't share all the wonderful things the Air Force has given me, whether it be all the opportunities at the Air Force Academy or now being an officer," she said.
"This year has just opened up so many opportunities," she said. "The Air Force has given so much to me to let me do this year [as Miss America], and I want to make sure that I have my best skillset and training in mind with whatever job they put me in post-Harvard, because I want to ensure that I give back to them in the best way that I possibly can." 152ee80cbc
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