Who were the first uniformed women (sisters) to serve in the Coast Guard?

• A. Lucille Baker
• B. Genevieve
• C. 1945
• D. Master Chief Yemon Jack Kerwin

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is recognizing when women first served in uniform with the Coast Guard. Historically, this began during World War II when the Coast Guard created the SPARS program in 1942, marking the first time women served in uniform in the Coast Guard.

In this item, the test key points to a named individual who is recognized as a pioneer connected with Coast Guard service, illustrating the idea of a trailblazer who rose through the ranks. The other options are a year or fragments that don’t identify a specific person, so they don’t fit as well with the idea of naming a particular pioneer. Remembering that early uniformed service for women started in the 1940s helps you connect the concept to why a named individual would be the focus in this question.