Beauty And Brains! 26 Year Old Army Logistics Commander Deshauna Barber Is Crowned Miss USA 2016

By Mojisola Delano Last updated Jun 6, 2016

Deshauna Barber, an African American representing District of Columbia has been crowned Miss America 2016 at the event held at the T-Mobile Arena off the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday.

Deshauna Barber is however not just a beauty Queen. She is what can be described as beauty and brains in spades. She has since the age of 19 served her country as an army officer.

The 26 year old works as an IT analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington D.C. as well as a Logistics Commander for the 988th Quartermaster Detachment Unit at Fort Meade, Maryland, USA.

Her mother, father, brother and sister have also served in the army.

She is the first-ever member of the military to win Miss USA, and will be taking a break from the Army Reserves to juggle her new duties.

Barber says she will use her year with the title supporting veteran’s causes and hopes to tackle the issue of suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder among military members.

She also said the presidential candidates, including former pageant owner and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, should focus more on veteran’s issues instead of discussing unimportant topics.

The finalists: Miss Georgia, Miss Hawaii, and winner Miss DC

During the Q&A part of the pageant Barber was asked a question which many say her response helped clinch the coveted crown.

The Question: “The Pentagon recently made the decision to open up all combat jobs to women,” judge and stylist Joe Zee said. “Now, some have questioned whether this has put political correctness over our military’s ability to perform at the highest level. What are your thoughts?”

She answered confidently: “As a woman in the United States Army, I think it was an amazing job by our government to allow women to integrate to every branch of the military. We are just as tough as men. As a commander of my unit, I am powerful. I am dedicated. And it is important that we recognize that gender does not limit us in the United States Army.”

Very inspiring. Wishing her all the best as Queen at the Miss Universe pageant later in the year.

4 Comments

Mannyxander says 9 years ago

Now this is my idea of a woman, beauty,brains, and strength.

Manny the long lost MDB’er

Chynadoll says 9 years ago

I have so much respect for this young Lady. Congrats Deshauna! !!

King Kong says 9 years ago

Wow. A round of applause for her

Bomi says 9 years ago

Awesome…