Celebrating Women in the U.S. Army

– August 25, 2009Posted in: U.S. Army

Brig. Gen. Ann Dunwoody passes the guidon of the 1st Corps Support Command change of command at Fort Bragg, N.C. Lt. Gen. Ann Dunwoody was confirmed by Congress July 23 for her fourth star, making her the first female four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces. She will be assigned as the U.S. Army Material Command commanding general.

Maj. Lisa J. Dewitt administers medicine to a woman having a seizure. Dewitt is participating in a medical civic action program in Sagallou, Djibouti, Jan. 23. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Lee Harshman, army.mil

Since 1775, women have played an integral part in the U.S. Army. From working as nurses and cooks, to deployments in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, women have transformed their duties and served their country for over 200 years. Currently, women serve in 91 percent of all Army occupations and make up about 14 percent of the active Army.

This week, we take time out to honor these women and their courage, dedication and love for their country and the work that they do as a U.S. Army Soldier, active or retired.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 is Women’s Equality Day and we would like to hear from you. Soldiers- tell us about your most memorable experience as a “Woman Warrior.” Families and friends- express your gratitude and love to that Women Heroine in your live.

Help us to show our appreciation to the Women who work to protect us and our country and visit www.army.mil/women to learn more about Women in the Army.

http://www.womensmemorial.org/ Diana Dawa

I had the priviledge of listening to a distinguished panel of guests during our Women’s Equality Day observance at HQs, Army Materiel Command last week. One of the panel members, Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, USAF (Ret), is the president of the Women In Military Service for America Memorial Foundation.
When I was stationed in Germany, I had the honor of meeting and interviewing BG Vaught when she first began that journey to get the memorial built. I remember her passion and dedication and her willingness to travel far and wide to promote the memorial. At the time I was covering interesting stories for broadcast on the American Forces Network-Europe, and interviewing BG Vaught was one of my highlights.
I finally made it to the memorial years after it was built. It really took my breath away. It is a beautiful structure inside and out. The best feature I find is that it fully honors the services and sacrifices of our women Service Members with interesting displays and personal momentos. There is even a database kiosk available where you can add a record or look up long lost service buddie.
I urge all women who have served this great nation to please visit the website, or better yet, visit the memorial in Arlington, Va., and add your record.

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