Army Officer Alma Cooper Crowned Miss USA 2024

The West Point graduate and Afro Latina woman takes the title amid widespread support from former Miss USA and Miss Teen USA winners.

Alma Cooper, an Army 2nd Lt. and West Point graduate, won the Miss USA 2024 title on August 4.
Cooper is set to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in November.
Former Miss USA and Miss Teen USA winners, who resigned earlier this year, have expressed strong support for Cooper.
Cooper highlighted her background as the daughter of a migrant worker and her journey to success in her acceptance speech.
The Miss USA organization has faced controversy following the resignations of previous titleholders citing mental health and misalignment with the organization's values.