Alma Cooper earns significant rewards as first active duty Miss USA contestant
marca.com — November 13, 2024, 08:01 PM UTC
Alma Cooper, a 22-year-old from Michigan, made history as the first active duty service member to win the Miss USA title. She is a West Point graduate and currently serves as a U.S. Army intelligence officer while pursuing a master's degree at Stanford. Cooper's earnings from pageants are significant, including a luxury prize package with a condo in Los Angeles, a new car, and designer clothing. She will also receive a salary and expenses for her role with the Miss USA Organization. Inspired by her family's journey and her military background, Cooper aims to represent her Afro-Latina heritage. She hopes to inspire others who feel underrepresented, showing that anyone can achieve their dreams.