University of Guam assistant professor and U.S. Army veteran Mary Kate Soliva has been selected to take part in a historic all-women parachute jump in Normandy, France, commemorating the anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings. The event honors the legacy of Allied paratroopers while highlighting the growing role of women in military service and aviation. Soliva’s participation represents Guam on the international stage and celebrates the contributions of women in the armed forces.