Allison Paganetti is sitting in Baghdad somewhere pissed that she didn't get any of this attention.
The military's Miss America candidate
Allison Paganetti is sitting in Baghdad somewhere pissed that she didn't get any of this attention.
How do you know Allison Paganetti?
She did an amazing job and I am sure she did her best. She is not pageantry material. And is showed. But she is one tremendous woman. Good luck in everything you do.
If you have anything bad to say about Jill, you obviously don't know her. I am here at Miss America and have a backstage pass. Everynight I hug her and tell her how amazing she is. She is so humble and usually replies "Oh stop it. I am not!" I am hoping someone that knows you (zoekimball) will come online and post all of your problems and mistakes. I would also like to see you compete in talent, everning gown, and swimsuit. I doubt you have the guts and beauty. Otherwise you wouldn't be threatened by Jill.
They are meaning she is hte first to serve in combat that is in the pagent!!!
Please get the facts straight,. She is not the first remale to serve in a combat zone and we are 68W's-Medical Care Specialists no matter line, flight, CSH, all medical! good luck at Miss America. Can't wait to be there.
Jill is a dear friend of mine who I could attest to being unselfish and genuine. All that is said here is true. What an incredible role model she is to Utah and America. She is definitely an "All American Girl." I'll be cheering for her as I encourage everyone else to do as well.
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If you are a non-Mormon than i support you.
Charles Melrose
Vashon, WA
She doen't need your kind of support!!! She loves and serves all skin types, all religions, all races (as a nurse at home and in the military protecting your rights)! Since when did being Mormon become a crime? This is america--land of the free-last I checked! Keep your communist comments to yourself!
Charles Melrose: Nice post!
"If you are a non mormon than I support you", maybe sometimes, when you think things in your head it isnt always best to say them outloud or type them. Grow up or shut up either way.....
Lolita, why would her religion have anything to do with this article. Grow up and realize sometimes it really is better not to talk or type at all.
This is an article about Jill's service to our country and her journey to now becomming a contestant in Miss America. Obviously Jill has overcome more than we even know thanks to "zoekimball84"--which makes her even more interesting, strong and inspiring--thanks for your insight/mud sling campaign- although I fear it backfired on you. Or you are just insanely jealous of Jill since you are willing to exploit her personal family life and struggles to what end? We all struggle and only a few, like Jill (if any of your post is even true), rise above and go on to do bigger and better things. I know her too, personally, I just hugged her last week, she is a beacon of light, her face glows with undeniable confidance, good and the light of Christ. Just spend five minutes with her now and I dare you to say different--and that is why she is in Newsweek and you are not miss zoekimball!!! She is a true daughter of God that knows who she is and why she is here and where she is going--I beg you to find out who you are!
You go Jill,
We love you and have your back always!!!
Christy and Karl and family in Cedar
Obviously Jill has overcome more than we even know thanks to "zoekimball84"--which makes her even more interesting, strong and inspiring--thanks for your insight although I fear it backfired on you. Or you are just insanely jealous of Jill since you are willing to exploit her personal family life and struggles to what end? We all struggle and only a few, like Jill (if any of your post is even true), rise above and go on to do bigger and better things. I know her too, personally, I just hugged her last week, she is a beacon of light, her face glows with undeniable confidance and good. Just spend five minutes with her now and I dare you to say different--and that is why she is in Newsweek and you are not miss zoekimball!!!
You go Jill,
We love you and back you here in Cedar!
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It interests me that Jill doesn't mention her Mormon faith, her struggles with anorexia, and the realities of growing up in a broken home. After Jill's dad went to prison for imbezzlement, her mom remarried a man with 2 children, whom he deserted, and moved to Utah to take care of new wife and her 4 children from a previous marriage. They had one child together. Jill has 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 half-brother and 2 step-sisters, with whom there is no contact. High school classmates observed Jill carrying a gallon milk jug of water to school daily, working out for many hours a day, and having no friends, It is understandable that she would have eating problems, as mom and siblings from 1st marriage are all grossly overweight. Jill is also the consumate tight wad. While in college, she bragged about charging her roommates $1.50 for a bowl of chili. This sweetheart wouldn't give air to someone in a jug, unless it provided a photo op. She is quite ego-centric and phony. Glorifying her stint in the armed services, seem quite unfair. It's like a contestant being sponsored by the armed forces. This is an injustice to the other contestants, especially the others who have served in the military.
She is not out of uniform. That picture was taken during her service in Afghanistan, which was 2 years ago. Considering that minimum TIG and TIS requirements for E-5 promotion are less than 2 years, she most likely has been promoted since returning to the U.S. Therefore she is now a sergeant and should be addressed as such.
She isn't out of uniform. This picture was taken during her service in Afghanistan, 2 years ago. It is highly likely that she was an E-4 at that time, and within the past 2 years went to the promotion board and was promoted to E-5 (minimum TIG and TIS requirements for promotion from E-4 to E-5 are less than 2 years).
People in the military get what is referred to as 'promotions'. This happens over a period of time. Photographs, by nature, capture a specific period of time in the past. So, for example, when that photograph was taken, SGT Stevens was a Specialist. Sometime after the photo was taken, minutes, days, months perhaps, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. This is why SGT Stevens is wearing Specialist rank in that photograph: she was a Specialist at the time and was later promoted to Sergeant. I hope this answers your question, Chris41.
If this is (in fact) Sgt Jill Stevens, why is she shown here wearing Specialist ensignia representing herself 'Out of uniform' for the public to see?
here chris,, have a another drink of Kool- Aid ,, as mentioned in other pathatic comments,, do you really think NEWSWEEK , would run a story without first checking the facts out,
here drink up
If this Miss America canidatye is Sgt Jill Stevens why is she shown here in pictures wearing Specialist ensignia?
First and foremost I want to wish SGT Stevens good luck in the pageant. I spent 8 years as an Officer in the United States Army and it is great to have such a strong and successful woman as a potential candidate for Miss America. In reading the article about her, it shows that she is indeed a role model for all women in the United States. For I know first hand the numerous challenges involved in being a soldier and as far as I am concerned all soldiers serving in the military are already role models for the youth of our great country. For without the soldiers we would not have the liberty and freedoms that so many take for granted today.
In reading many of the comments to this article one thought keeps coming to mind. For those of you, who have such issues with our military and our government, find somewhere else to live. The borders of the United States are not designed to keep those who wish to leave in, so feel free to leave anytime. Unlike some country???s there won???t be anyone attempting to shoot you in the back as you leave because many soldiers have died to ensure you have the freedom to be free.
Now THIS LADY IS A FEMALE PEE HOLE EUGENIC COMPUTER!!!! THEY LOVE TO MAKE THEM VERY BLONDE AND PRETTY! SHE CAN EAT YOUR ARM OFF IN THIRTY SECONDS! THEN WE CAN WATCH OPRAH PROMOTING ANOTHER PEE HOLE MAN!!!!! TALKING ABOUT Martin Luther KING AND CIVIL LIBERTIES REAL TRUTH IS THE MILIATARY AND THIS GROUP WERE FULLY BEHIND THE ASSASINATION OF MLK!!!!! WHY???? FOR A ORGASM AND THEY TOOK OUT ANOTHER man AND GET SUPPORT OF THE minorities!!! AND ARE EVER ELITIST!! ITS UNBELIEVABLE HOW MUCH THEY STICK TOGETHER!!!! And THEY ALWAYS TALK SO WELL AND LOOK SO POISED!!
Hi im glad to see weoman acomplishing things but how about all the male and female solders who are haveing thare children taken away from them just for serving our nation. What this cant be well wake up it is it's hapening to active, reserve and national guard all over our nation. Just look at Spc Julie Frye curently serving in iraq at camp falcon she has been fighting to regain her 3 boys for 5 years with only the suport of her husband and her mother and father. Thare was never abuse or neglect the reason for not geting them back. from judge ruth klotz of the state of iowa who preseded this case stated military life over seas is mentaly and emotionaly un fit for the well being of the children. no one will look at these cases why becouse its to political and the govener of the state of iowa mr vilsack his office states the govenor has the right to pardon people from being killed but not to give thare children back. these are the kinds of things that need our attention not crowns and swim suites
lets not just focus on this one thing but how about all those who are active, reserve and national guard who are loosing thare kids just for serving our nation. What cant be you say but it is just ask Spc Julie Frye curently serving our nation in the army as we speek in Iraq. She had her 3 boys striped away from her due to her being in the army. Lets place some light on these isues not just who might or might not get some damn crown.
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