Each year, Aug. 26 marks the anniversary of women's right to vote being granted in 1920 through the passing of the Constitution's 19th Amendment. On Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the Equal Opportunity Office in conjunction with Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation coordinated a race to celebrate the observance.
This year, the Aug. 21 race on JBM-HH boasted 187 participants.
For three years, Sgt. 1st Class Adrienne Robinson, senior enlisted equal opportunity advisor for JBM-HH, has been a part of the race's coordination efforts.
"Women had to work so hard to earn the right to vote," said Robinson at this year's race. "We get together to run and walk - which is a little different than the marches and rallies held by activists around 1920, but I think this is an appropriate way to commemorate the history."
On the same day in Fort Benning, Ga., two women - Capt. Kristen Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver - pinned on their Ranger Tabs, making U.S. Army history as the first of their gender to graduate from Ranger School.
"I think that is outstanding," said Robinson about the historic occasion. "I couldn't do it, but I am glad they did. It sets a precedent, and it opens doors for others."
Overall male finisher Bethuel Kiplogat completed the 5K with a time of 17:30, while female overall finisher Shaina Cales came in with a time of 19:13.
The next road races on the joint base are the Devil Dog 7K on the Henderson Hall portion of the joint base Sept. 17 (register at www.mccsHH.com/OohRahRunSeries), and the Oct. 30 Demon and Doggie Dash on the Fort Myer portion. Patrons can register for that race at www.jbmhhmwr.com.
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