War Veteran | Author | Leader | Advocate for Change
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Millicent M Lowe
War Veteran. Author. Advocate.
With over 30 years of leadership in the U.S. Navy, Army National Guard, and U.S. Postal Service, Millicent M. Lowe has dedicated her life to service, equity, and progress. Her groundbreaking book, The Glass Ceiling, tackles gender barriers in military promotion with insight and impact.
About the book
The glass ceiling
In The Glass Ceiling, Millicent M. Lowe uncovers the deep-rooted, data-backed barriers that hinder the promotion of women in the U.S. Navy. Drawing on her own 30+ years of military experience, extensive research, and real-life case studies, this powerful work blends personal insight with policy analysis to expose the invisible limits placed on female service members.
From combat exclusions to commissioning inequities, Lowe brings the statistics to life while offering clear, actionable solutions for reform. It’s more than a book—it’s a blueprint for change in leadership, equity, and military culture.
Forged in Battle, Defined by Purpose
From combat zones to command roles, Millicent M. Lowe’s service spans three wars and global missions, defined by courage, resilience, and purpose.
About the book
Die gläserne Decke
Diese aufschlussreiche Studie deckt die fortbestehenden geschlechtsspezifischen Hürden auf, die den Aufstieg von Frauen in der U.S. Navy behindern. Mithilfe statistischer Modelle, politischer Analysen und persönlicher Erfahrungsberichte zeigt Millicent Marie Lowe, wie institutionelle Strukturen und kulturelle Vorurteile den Fortschritt trotz jahrzehntelanger Bemühungen weiterhin einschränken. Ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die sich für Führungsgerechtigkeit und systemische Reformen einsetzen.
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Reading The Glass Ceiling felt like sitting across from a sister who’s been through it all and refuses to stay silent. I’ve worn the uniform for years, and I’ve seen how quiet bias and policy gaps hold women back. Lowe doesn’t sugarcoat a thing, and I respect that. Her courage to speak the truth gives the rest of us courage too.
This book opened my eyes and my heart. I left the Navy ten years ago, partly because I got tired of hitting walls I couldn’t name. Millicent put names, faces, and facts to what I went through. I underlined whole sections. It’s not an easy read emotionally, but it’s an important one.
I’m still active duty, and I read this during deployment. Every chapter felt personal. The part about promotion inequities made me stop and just stare at the wall for a while—it was too real. I shared it with my CO and a few other women in my unit. It started conversations we should’ve had years ago.
I came into the military believing hard work was all it took. The Glass Ceiling reminded me that the system wasn’t built to see us equally—but it can be changed. Millicent Lowe’s honesty and integrity jump off the page. She doesn’t write from bitterness; she writes from purpose.
This book made me proud and sad all at once. Proud because of how far we’ve come, sad because of how far we still have to go. Lowe’s blend of research and real experience makes her message impossible to ignore. I’ve already ordered two more copies for women I mentor.
What touched me most was how Millicent connected policy to people. The stats mean something when you’ve lived those numbers. I remember sitting in meetings where I was the only Black woman in the room. Reading this, I felt seen and valued. It’s rare for a book to do that.
As someone who’s worked in the civilian side of the Navy for years, I can tell you this book is spot on. The culture, the language, the subtle dismissals—it’s all here. But it’s not a book about bitterness; it’s about breaking through. I admire her bravery and intellect equally.
Millicent Lowe writes with grace and grit. She doesn’t just highlight problems—she pushes for solutions that actually make sense. This book gave me hope that maybe, someday, my daughter won’t have to fight as hard just to be recognized.
Every woman who’s ever worn the uniform needs to read this. It’s not just about women in the Navy—it’s about leadership, equality, and the price of silence. Lowe’s voice is steady, factual, and still deeply human. It made me proud to be part of the fight for real change.
Danielle Carter