DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah - Women in America should be proud of the position they hold in our society. But the truth is for some women, they are not. Why is this?
"Perhaps there have not been enough historians to tell their success stories," said Sheryl Grubb, the guest speaker at Dugway Proving Ground's Women's History Month Observance March 26 at the Dugway Community Club.
This year is the 35th anniversary of the Women's History Movement and the National Women's History Project. The theme is to weave women's stories -- individually and collectively -- into the essential fabric of our nation's history.
"The laws and regulations in effect today say that a women's place is wherever their abilities, skills experience education and interest qualify them to be. Each of you is a success story," she said.
Grubb, who is the chief of the Dugway Public Affairs Office, is particularly qualified to speak on empowering women in professional fields. She has more than 15 years experience in the public affairs field. She is a four-time nominee for the Athena Award, which embodies the highest level of professional excellence in business or profession and actively assists women to realize their potential.
She also serves as an ambassador for the Underwater Warrior Program, which began at Fort Campbell, Ky. in 2006. The Warrior program uses scuba diving to assist the mental and physical recovery of injured Soldiers returning from the Iraq War. She also received an honorary membership to the U.S. Army Command by the Surgeon General for her dedication to Wound Warriors, and most recently nominated for Ms. Veteran America 2015. In addition, she is also a disabled Veteran, but continues to serve in the Army National Guard.
Grubb said although that there was a time when a woman place was primarily in the home, that during World War II, many women began performed traditionally masculine tasks.
"They performed them well. Rosy the Riveter was the expression of the Era. They were committed to a purpose greater than themselves. They were technically competent in their area of endeavor, and they had the courage and commitment to make a difference, and they did," she said passionately.
Grubb noted there were women of strength and commitment in attendance and most have seen significant changes in their roles in society and at the test center.
"Women are an integral part of the Dugway mission. We have Soldiers and civilians all of whom are making history each day. Many of these women have excelled at what had previously been male-dominated jobs" she said.
"Women here perform superbly in many critical areas without which our installation would falter. These are women who are technically competent in their area of endeavor, have courage and a commitment to make a difference."
She highlighted that great women across the nation have built the scaffolding of heritage others stand upon, but it does not guarantee an individual's place to stand beside them. She cautioned that any individual or group that that positions its self into a situation of responsibility they are not prepared for, will fail.
"Success does depend on opportunity, but most importantly, is about an individual's achievement," she counseled. "Dugway needs your talents, your commitment and your very best work."
Grubb encouraged women to search out their strengths and continue to broaden their vision.
"Without you we would not have this enormously capable and excellent work force. Capitalize on the heritage of those who have gone before you and build upon their legacy."
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