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U.S. Army Central Soldiers celebrated Women’s Equality day with an observance Aug. 26 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
The observance commemorated both the 96th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, and enduring efforts to achieve equality.
“Investing in women’s equality and empowerment can unlock human potential on a truly transformational scale,” Capt. Molly Broderick, Commander of USARCENT’s Intelligence and Sustainment Company, said while she addressed the audience as the guest speaker for the event.
The observance included a historical presentation highlighting women’s equality with a concentrated focus on equality in the Armed Forces.
“It's very important for all of America to recognize Women's Equality day,” said Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Paxton, the USARCENT Equal Opportunity Advisor and one of the coordinators of the event. “Women have strived for centuries to have the same rights and privileges as their male counterparts.”
In the past year alone, several breakthroughs were made for women’s equality in the military, Broderick said during her remarks.
Since last year’s Women’s Equality day, the first female Army Reserve Soldier graduated the Army Ranger course in October 2015. In April 2016, Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson became the country’s first female combatant commander. In May 2016, the Army welcomed its first female infantry officer and the Marine Corps graduated its first two female artillery officers. Within the same month, Adm. Michelle Howard became the first woman to reach the rank of four-star admiral.
“Women’s integration in combat arms is a significant step in women’s equality in the military and in society,” Broderick said.
Women’s Equality Day 2016 marked the first celebration in Army history where women can serve in all capacities.
"We're having these observances,” Paxton said. “We are educating and enlightening men and women about the importance of not limiting someone's leadership or their capacity to serve by their gender. We have truly turned a page in promoting and enabling women to go as far as they can.”
| Date Taken: | 08.26.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2016 11:09 |
| Story ID: | 208411 |
| Location: | KW |
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