Celebrating 30 Years of Women in the Army
It’s a day for celebrations all around (besides my daughter’s birthday ) but also the 30th anniversary of Women in the “regular” Army. So, today let’s honor their service and sacrifice for our past and present Women Warriors.
“It’s important that we remember the generations of women, whose dedication, commitment and quality of service helped open the doors of opportunity for us today. There are so many talented women in our Army today … you would be impressed.”
- Lt. Gen. (P) Ann Dunwoody, in remarks given at her U.S. senate confirmation hearing, July 24, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Beginning Oct. 20 through Nov. 14, the U.S. Army will honor the achievements of its women warriors as part of a three-week “Celebration of Women in the Army.” The commemoration coincides with the anniversary of the full integration of women into the Army for 30 years, with the disestablishment of the Women’s Army Corps by former President Jimmy Carter.
Did you know?
Women represent 14.0% of the active Army, 23.2 % of the Army Reserve and 13.3 % of the Army National Guard (Sep 2006)
As of 3 October 2006 there were 15,226 women serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. (statistics found at http://www.army.mil/women/ )
You can read about many significant women in the Army’s history as well as find out more information at http://www.army.mil/women/
(photo courtesy of Army.mil’s U.S. Army Signal Corps Collection)
October 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pm
AH SIX- You rock looong time! I was in the M.P.’s and believe me some of our lady soldiers were as tough as the men. Approach with caution! They were some great shots too!
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