Today's Focus:
Women's Equality Day: U.S. Army Pays Tribute
SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING
"Throughout the history of the U.S. Army, women have answered their country's call to serve. August 26 is Women's Equality Day. On this day, our Nation honors the dedication and determination of those who helped secure women's suffrage." View the complete 2009 Senior Leader Celebrating Women's Equality Day Message
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Year of the Noncommissioned Officer
"Our female Soldiers do much more than just open the eyes of our citizens about the capability of women in the Armed Forces and role modeling for our nation. We have the chance to affect how others in this world view our country through our service to and with them on tough assignments. We can't measure how much change we might be part of when other nations acknowledge we are effective in our role as military women. We bring a distinct perspective to those countries who have limited the contributions of their own women. We demonstrate how positive it is to use all your nation's assets to be wildly successful."
- Command Sgt. Maj. Debra Strickland, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
- Early Bird News Site
- Information Papers with "2009 Army Posture Statement"
- Stories of Valor
- Army Public Affairs Portal
- Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
- 2009 Strategic Communication Guide - Read the 2009 Army Strategic Communication Guide for key messages and updates
CALENDAR
2009 Commemorations :
Year of the NCO
Year of the Military Family
100th Anniversary of the Chaplain Assistant
August 2009
August 26: Women's Equality Day : See Women in the Army Web page
September 2009
National Preparedness Month
Sept. 11: Patriot Day
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept. 18: POW/MIA Recognition Day
TODAY'S FOCUS
Women's Equality Day: U.S. Army Pays Tribute To the Women Soldiers and Civilians
What is it?
August 26 of each year is designated in the United States as Women's Equality Day. Instituted by Rep. Bella Abzug and first established in 1971, the date commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Woman Suffrage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. women full voting rights in 1920.
What has the Army done?
A tri-signed letter was signed by the secretary of the Army, the chief of staff and the sergeant major of the Army on August 19, 2009 recognizing Women's Equality Day and the contributions made by women to the Department of the Army. Many equal opportunity and equal employment opportunity offices throughout the U.S. Army have planned events in recognition of Women's Equality Day. Locally, on August 26, Fort Myer will host a 5K run, with remarks provided by Col. Richardson, the garrison commander. Also, on August 20, 2009, U.S. Army Human Resources Command featured Ms. Joyce E. Morrow, administrative assistant to the secretary of the Army, who provided an overview of the Senior Executive Services Program.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?
The Department of the Army has on-going critical programs that work to improve the status of women. Two programs are the Federal Women's Program (FWP) and Women in the Army (WITA). FWP is an integral resource in identifying problems and recommending solutions that eliminate discrimination and the under representation of women within the Army. The mission of WITA is to enhance the readiness of the Army through the development and implementation of assignment policy for women within congressional mandates, Department of Defense guidance and Army force structure projections while ensuring opportunities for service and promotion.
Why is this important to the Army?
As this is the Year of the Noncommissioned Officer, we pay particular tribute to our female corporals and sergeants who exemplify courage. The role of the Army has changed and evolved tremendously throughout the years. Female Soldiers are strong, patriotic individuals who have served as leaders, role models and mentors. Women continue to break barriers on the battlefields and in every environment where the military serves.
Resources:
Women in the U.S. Army
Senior Leader Tri-signed letter
Other links
Related article: Women's Equality Day celebrates universal suffrage
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OVERSEAS OPERATIONS
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- Petraeus: More tough fighting ahead in Afghanistan (WP)
- On Afghanistan, political test for Obama (WP)
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- Wide fraud is charged as Afghans tally votes (NYT)
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WORLD VIEW
- U.S. takes on Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Iran's nuclear programme in one massive gamble (GRD)
- Iran nuclear expansion 'stalled' (BBC)
- Afghanistan: multiple car bombs kill at least 41 in Kandahar (LDT)
- Taliban denies Kandahar bombing (AJ)
- Pakistan Taliban vows to avenge leader's death (AA)
- S. Korean launch 'partial success' (BBC)
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