HERSTORIC MISS USA

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US Air Force Officer has won one for the books and makes history after she is the first contestant to be crowned Miss America.

Miss Colorado Madison Marsh was crowned Miss America, becoming the first active-duty military service member to win the title in the pageant's nearly 100-year history, according to the U.S. Air Force.

The 22-year-old is a second lieutenant in the Air Force who recently graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado.

"I'm very excited to get to represent women who can break stereotypes," Marsh said in an interview shared on Miss America's Instagram story, adding that she is looking forward to sharing "what it means to be a member of the military community and Miss America."