Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Harvey, 51st Operational Support Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2023. Harvey ensures pilots assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing receive the plans, materials and tactical training they need to carry out missions in line with the commander’s intent. In 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced that the U.S. Armed Forces would lift a ban on women serving in combat. In 2015, the historic change opened up thousands of jobs for women in the military and ensured that as long as female service members met requirements and completed training, they could now serve in almost any role in the military. The opening of these jobs to women allows the installation’s fighter squadrons to gain valuable and beneficial perspective on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Leslie Disch, 51st Operational Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of weather training, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2023. Disch analyzes weather conditions, prepares forecasts, issues weather warnings and briefs to pilots. She observes, records and transmits space environment observations; reads and interprets weather satellite imagery; and ensures the training for her unit is handled properly. Women's Equality Day honors the movement for universal suffrage that led to the 19th Amendment, celebrating the progress of women over the years, and renewing our commitment to advancing gender equity and protecting women’s rights. Everyday, the 51st Fighter Wing continues this legacy of progression, by ensuring female Airmen are equally represented and respected in workplaces across the installation.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sonia Toro-Valles, 51st Security Forces Squadron section chief of standardization and evaluations, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2023. Toro-Valles conducts duty position evaluations, ensuring the squadron’s 450 Defenders have the knowledge and skills required to perform their duties and defend the base. Women's Equality Day, established by the Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971, is observed on Aug. 26th and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality. Today, the 51st Fighter Wing continues to make leaps and strides to ensure all Airmen, regardless of gender, race or age, have an equal opportunity to excel and contribute to the mission of keeping the Indo Pacific open and free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Angela George, 51st Communications Squadron client systems supervisor, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2023. George works on customer trouble tickets, integrates base communications systems, upkeeps software operating systems, establishes preventive maintenance actions, reports and prevents security incidents. Women's Equality Day, established by the Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971, is observed on Aug. 26th and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality. Women’s Equality Day celebrates and honors the women’s suffrage movement and acknowledges the hurdles that women have had to overcome in their stride towards equality and progress. The 51st Fighter Wing celebrates its strong and diverse workforce that brings new and different ideas to the table to execute its missions as the Air Force’s most forward deployed fighter wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dakota Havoc, 51st Munitions Squadron munitions stockpile technician, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 15, 2023. Havoc ensures the proper handling, maintenance, and storage of guided and unguided munitions, along with the upkeep and restoration of facilities they are stored in. Women’s Equality Day, which takes place every year on Aug. 26, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. The 51st Fighter Wing is dedicated toward the advancement of diversity, inclusion and gender equality in the workplace; ensuring all Airmen, regardless of gender, have an equal opportunity to excel and contribute to the mission of keeping a free and open Indo Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marcedes Taylor, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2023. Taylor manages the awards program within her flight, oversees finances, supervises special projects and coordinates with outside agencies. In 1948 Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the recently formed Air Force. Including women and people from different backgrounds and walks of life in the U.S. Armed Forces is what makes it strong. This strength in diversity is what gives the Air Force and the 51st Fighter Wing an advantage over its adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Emily DeJesus, 51st Security Forces Squadron 1st Sgt., poses for a photo as a part of the Women’s Equality Day panel held at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. DeJesus takes care of her Airmen’s needs and reports to the 51st SFS commander on matters that can affect welfare, morale and conduct. Women’s Equality Day, which takes place every year on Aug. 26, commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. The 51st Fighter Wing is dedicated toward the advancement of diversity, inclusion, and gender equality in the workplace; ensuring all Airmen, regardless of gender, have an equal opportunity to excel and contribute to the mission of keeping a free and open Indo Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day at Osan

Published Aug. 25, 2023
By Senior Airman Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Harvey, 51st Operational Support Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2023. Harvey ensures pilots assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing receive the plans, materials and tactical training they need to carry out missions in line with the commander’s intent. In 2013, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced that the U.S. Armed Forces would lift a ban on women serving in combat. In 2015, the historic change opened up thousands of jobs for women in the military and ensured that as long as female service members met requirements and completed training, they could now serve in almost any role in the military. The opening of these jobs to women allows the installation’s fighter squadrons to gain valuable and beneficial perspective on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan

Celebrating Women's Equality Day at Osan