First Vice President Honored by Military

Hailed as a leader and role model

First Vice President Carolyn House Stewart was honored by members of the military from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa during a Black History luncheon that paid tribute to Black Greeks in the military. During the gala event, which was held on the base at the NCO Club, Stewart was presented a plaque by AKA members Major Flossie Lomax, Major Tina Harris and Major Donya Smith.

First Vice President Carolyn House Stewart is honored by Black Greeks in the military. AKA members Major Tina Harris, Major Flossie Lomax and Major Donya Smith made the presentation.

In presenting the award, Stewart was applauded for her leadership and for being a role model to Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Following the official presentation, noted cookbook author Carolyn Quick Tillery, surprised Stewart by gifting her with a copy of her book, The Military Wives Cookbook.

First Vice President Stewart applauded Black Greeks in the military and acknowledged them for their role in fostering democracy and keeping the country safe. She said she was honored by the award and humbled by the recognition-particularly coming from "the brave men and women who protect Americans."