Carol Mutter was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1967 after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado and upon completing the Woman Officer Basic Course. When she was appointed a Marine Corps Lieutenant General on September 1, 1996, she became the first Woman Marine to ever reach three-star rank. She retired as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General in 1999.
Sponsored by:
Carol
A.
Mutter
1945
–
Born:
Greeley
,
Colorado
Home:
Eaton
,
Colorado
Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Carol A. Mutter, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Carol A. Mutter, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Mutter reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.