U.S. Soldiers assigned to 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade conduct buddy team live fire at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, January 14, 2026. During the exercise, Soldiers maneuvered while engaging an enemy element while maintaining effective communication. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña)
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. (August 26, 2023) Women's Equality Day, the annual celebration of women's right to vote, is also a day to recognize the many contributions women have made in our Armed Forces. Women have been serving in the military for over a century, but it wasn't until 1948 that women were officially recognized as a permanent part of the U.S. Army. Since then, women have made significant contributions to the Army's mission,...
