U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Squadron, 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct a team live fire exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, January 21, 2026. 5th SFAB advisors executed team movement toward an objective and tactical combat casualty care during constant enemy contact. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (August 26, 2023) Women's Equality Day, the annual celebration of women's right to vote, is also a day to recognize the many contributions women have made in our Armed Forces. Women have been serving in the military for over a century, but it wasn't until 1948 that women were officially recognized as a permanent part of the U.S. Army. Since then, women have made significant contributions to the Army's mission,...