Photo By Lt.Cmdr. Amy Forsythe | Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis shares a moment with attendees at the Joint Women's...... read more read more
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SAN DIEGO - Nearly 1,300 women from all branches of the military and from all over the country came to San Diego on March 15-16 for the 24th Annual Women's Leadership Symposium, organized by the Sea Service Leadership Association.
Attendees heard speakers such as Assistant Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Affairs L. Tammy Duckworth. She was a helicopter pilot in Iraq and lost both legs after her Blackhawk helicopter was shot down.
In addition to high-ranking officers, attendees heard from a high-profile performer. Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis also spoke at the symposium March 15. Speakers at the symposium, hosted by the U.S. Navy, said women in the military are making progress but there are still challenges ahead. The symposium's theme, "Connect, Empower, Succeed," reflects the opportunities for leadership development while also highlighting the achievements of women leaders on the front lines around the globe. Each service recognized individuals for their outstanding leadership capabilities in 2010: Issues discussed were work-life balance, women-in-combat exclusion policy and changes to the uniform policy.
| Date Taken: | 03.16.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 03.17.2011 00:11 |
| Story ID: | 67199 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Web Views: | 244 |
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