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Meet the New Queen - Deshauna Barber was crowned Miss USA this weekend (June 5) adding to the epic-ness of the #BlackGirlMagic movement. The Washington, D.C., resident slayed every ounce of her pageant run with a distinct aura of style and grace from being Miss D.C. to becoming Miss USA. Her journey has only just begun, so check out 10 reasons why we are loving Miss USA 2016. By Mya Abraham(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 

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Making History -   She is the first military service member to be crowned Miss USA. Her position is the First Lieutenant in the Army Reserve.  (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Sorority Sisters Unite -  Barber is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. According to the nonprofit sisterhood’s website, its mission is to “enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmarks of the organization’s programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically and economically.” (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Beauty & Brains - She graduated from Virginia State University in 2011 with a degree in business management and in 2015 with her master’s degree in information systems and services. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) 

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Woman In Charge - Sorry, Olivia Pope. Miss USA is already in charge of DC. She works full-time as an IT Business Analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce.(Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Break the Mold -  Deshauna wants to change the presumptions associated with female soldiers. “I am ready to break the stereotype for female soldiers and bust through the pageantry glass ceiling that has been laid over the heads of this industry. Time to show that we as women are versatile, strong and can be anything we set our minds to.” (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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All in the Family -  Miss Barber’s dad is a retired Army master sergeant and military jobs are considered to be a family tradition. (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Unapologetically Fearless -  She didn’t back down when asked by celebrity judge Joe Zee her thoughts on the Pentagon opening combat jobs up to women: “As a woman in the United States Army, I think it was an amazing job by our government to allow women to integrate to every branch of the military,” she said. “We are just as tough as men. As a commander of my unit, I am powerful. I am dedicated. And it is important that we recognize that gender does not limit us in the United States Army.” (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Relationship Goals -  It was a long road to become Miss USA. However, Miss Barber still finds time to chill with Bae. Well, maybe not chill exactly. According to her Miss USA bio, Deshauna enjoys hiking, dancing her heart out and spending quality time with loved ones. (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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On a Mission -  Deshauna hopes to use her platform to highlight the health issues veterans face when they return home like PTSD and suicide prevention. (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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Bow Down - She captioned a picture of herself in her army uniform with this heartfelt sentiment about what being serving our country means to her, “This uniform to me means standing up for LOVE and FREEDOM in a world that lacks it. Considering all the events happening nationally and internationally, I feel most inclined to say, "God bless America." I feel most inclined to say, "I am a proud American." (Photo: Deshauna Barber via Instagram) 

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