Beyond Firsts: Powering the Future Force
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Defense Department, in collaboration with the Military Women’s Memorial, is hosting a historic Women, Peace, & Security discussion.This event will feature, for the first time, all four of the DOD’s 4-star female officers. In celebration of Women’s History Month, they will go “Beyond Firsts,” discussing their unique perspectives and experiences as servicewomen, the importance of recruiting and retaining the best talent, and the impacts... read more
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Defense Department, in collaboration with the Military Women’s Memorial, is hosting a historic Women, Peace, & Security discussion.This event will feature, for the first time, all four of the DOD’s 4-star female officers. In celebration of Women’s History Month, they will go “Beyond Firsts,” discussing their unique perspectives and experiences as servicewomen, the importance of recruiting and retaining the best talent, and the impacts of having a diverse, inclusive warfighting force.
Following the discussion, a portrait unveiling ceremony will be held in honor of the first African American female Air Force general officer, Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris. The livestream for this event will start at 3 p.m. EST. show less