Therese Slone-Baker

Therese Mary Slone-Baker (née Slone; October 11, 1917 - February 10, 2013) was an officer of the United States Air Force.

Army service A first-generation American, Slone worked as a secretary, at the Social Security Administration and the United States Maritime Commission, before joining the Women's Army Corps in the waning months of the Second World War. In the Army, under the command of Manton S. Eddy, she developed recruitment plans in conjunction with the American Legion.

Inter-service years Having mustered out of the Army in 1946 as a technical sergeant, she spent a few unhappy years as a civilian before returning to the military. she received a direct commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. She also served in post-war Germany and at Lackland Air Force Base.

In June 1966, after an overseas tour at Ramstein Air Base, she was promoted to major.

Later years In August 1975, Slone married Thomas Baker, thus becoming Slone-Baker; in her own words, "I didn't marry until after I retired because my goal was set on furnishing myself security and not relying on anyone else. I'm stubborn that way."

She also served as the president of the Women's Overseas Service League.

Eventually settling in San Antonio, Slone-Baker died there in February 2013.