Vernice Armour

Vernice Armour is a former US Marine Corps, best known for becoming the first African American female naval aviator and the first female combat aviator for the Marine Corps. Having flown the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter, she has been at the centre of some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable. Admired for her driven mindset and dedication to irradicate stereotypes in the Marines, Vernice is now highly sought-after as an empowering speaker for events internationally.

Enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 1993, Vernice quickly entered the U.S. Army’s Reserve Officers Training Corps. Following her childhood dream to become a police officer, she took some time to complete her training and became the first female African American to serve as a police officer in Temp. Recognising her passion for helping others, Vernice joined the U.S. Marines as an Officer Candidate in 1998. Commissioned a second lieutenant later that year, she was sent to flight school in the Naval and received her wings in 2001.

Exceeding the expectations of professionals around her, Vernice was number one amongst 200 graduates and became the Marine Corps’ first African American female pilot. Having been assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to train for the AH1-W SuperCobra, Vernice was named 2001 Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year, and two-time Camp’s annual Strongest Warrior Competition. In 2003, she flew the HMLA-169 during the Iraq war, making her the Marines' first combat pilot. Having served for 14 years, Vernice has developed a remarkable career in the Marines.

An inspirational woman, Vernice Armour is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements to focus on topics such as thriving with change, resilience, and adaptability. Empowering women around the world to achieve their aspirations, her vast industry knowledge and experience are valued by audiences worldwide. When looking to hire a remarkable motivational speaker, look no further than Vernice.