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Elizabeth Bledsoe: First Civilian Leads Army Training Project

7/2/2025

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Elizabeth Bledsoe made history on June 27 as the first civilian to take the helm of the U.S. Army's Project Manager Training Devices (PM TRADE) in Orlando, Florida. With a wealth of experience as a retired Lt. Col., she is poised to revolutionize Army training and bolster operational readiness for the future.

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Elizabeth Bledsoe made history on June 27 as the first civilian to take the helm of the U.S. Army's Project Manager Training Devices (PM TRADE) in Orlando, Florida. With a wealth of experience as a retired Lt. Col., she is poised to revolutionize Army training and bolster operational readiness for the future.