Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Okyere, 51st Comptroller Squadron accountant technician, delivers remarks during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. 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 the commitment to advancing gender equity and protecting women’s rights. Every day, 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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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Latalia Brown, 607th Air Support Operations Group command support staff technician, asks a question during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. 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 since grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. LaNita Collins, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial management flight noncommissioned officer in charge, delivers remarks during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. The intent of the panel, which included an open discussion, was to highlight different perspectives of ongoing efforts to achieve women's equality. The 51st Fighter Wing is firmly committed to promoting workplace diversity, fostering inclusion, and championing gender equality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Larkins, 303rd Intelligence Squadron data link operator, interacts with a panelist during a Women's Equality Day event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. Women’s Equality Day celebrates and honors the women’s suffrage movement and acknowledges the hurdles women have had to overcome in their stride toward equal opportunity. The 51st Fighter Wing is unwavering in its dedication at providing every Airman, regardless of gender, an equal opportunity to excel and play a vital role in its mission of securing a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. LaNita Collins, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial management flight noncommissioned officer in charge, answers a question from the audience during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. The panel focused on topics pertaining to women’s equality, obstacles women face in the workplace and possible solutions to these issues. 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 region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

Isshi Riley, U.S. military spouse, asks a question during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. The panel was organized to foster healthy communication about prevalent topics and create an open environment to share opinions and experiences in support of gender equality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Emily DeJesus, 51st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, answers a question from the audience during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. The panel delved into discussions surrounding women's equality, the challenges they encounter within professional environments and ways to confront them. The 51st Fighter Wing celebrates its diverse workforce and leaders that bring new, different and innovative ideas to the table to execute its mission 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 1st Lt. Randy Ocasio, 51st Comptroller Squadron financial analysis flight commander, asks a question during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. This panel gave base inhabitants an opportunity to come together and discuss women’s equality and the progression of women's issues in a public forum. 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 Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Women's Equality Day Panel Sparks Inspirational Discourse

Published Aug. 29, 2023
By Senior Airman Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Okyere, 51st Comptroller Squadron accountant technician, delivers remarks during a Women's Equality Day panel at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 25, 2023. 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 the commitment to advancing gender equity and protecting women’s rights. Every day, 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)