Capt. Elizabeth G. Wylie became the first woman to serve in Vietnam on the staff of commander, Naval Forces, Saigon in 1967. She worked in the command information center as part of the staff. She would spend three to six days each month in the field taking pictures and gathering information. Wylie retired as a captain after serving more than 30 years. After retirement, she became an executive director of a military educational foundation.

Last Updated: 29 March 2023