NEW YORK - Dr. Olivia Hooker, 97, who holds the distinction of being the first African-American woman admitted into the U.S. Coast Guard in 1945, addresses an audience at a Women's History Month celebration in More
At 98 years old, Olivia Hooker recalled her experiences as one of the first African American female members in the Coast Guard SPAR program during World War II. Hooker is a native of White Plains, N.Y., and rec More
A U.S. Coast Guard member participates in funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5, 2018. Dr. Hooker passed away on Nov. 21, 2018, at the age of 103. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by P More
U.S. Coast Guard members participate in funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5, 2018. Dr. Hooker passed away on Nov. 21, 2018, at the age of 103. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Pet More
Rear Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander First Coast Guard District, salutes Petty Officer 1st Class Tija Hopkins as she hands over a folded American flag during funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plai More
Rear Adm. Andrew Tiongson, commander First Coast Guard District, passes a folded American flag to a family member during funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5, 2018. Dr. Hooke More
Cmdr. Zeita Merchant looks on during funeral services for Dr. Olivia Hooker in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5, 2018. Dr. Hooker was the first African-American woman to enlist in the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Gua More
U.S. Coast Guard members past and present from around the country stand around a photograph of Dr. Olivia Hooker during her funeral service held in White Plains, New York, Dec. 5 2018. Dr. Hooker was the first More