2024 WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY

MARADMINS : 351/24

R 011347Z AUG 24
MARADMIN 351/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA//
SUBJ/2024 WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY//
REF/A/PUBLIC LAW 93-105/26AUG1973//
NARR/REF A IS PUBLIC LAW 93-105, A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE
THE DAY OF AUGUST 26, 1973, AS "WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY."//
POC/S. C. WARNER/MAJ/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-2149/
TEL: DSN 278/EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. Women's Equality Day is celebrated each year
in the month of August. The observance recognizing Women's
Equality Day was established by a Joint Resolution of Congress
in 1971. Women's Equality Day is observed on the 26th day of
August and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment
to the 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. The 2024
Women's Equality Day theme is "One Piece at a Time."
More information may be found at
https:(slash)(slash)www.defenseculture.mil/special-observances/.
2. On Women's Equality Day, we honor and celebrate the progress
of women over the years and renew our commitment to advancing
gender equity. Women in the Marine Corps have long served this
Nation in a multitude of vital roles that contributed to the
success of the Marine Corps. Today, women are serving in more
dynamic and operational capacities as the Marine Corps continues
to integrate women in all specialties, including combat-related
positions. We are reminded we all have the opportunity - and
the responsibility - to create a society that gives everyone
an equal voice. In the years to come, we will continue to see
the impact of women Marines, mothers, sisters, and daughters.
3. Women continue to serve in more dynamic and operational
capacities than ever before. The Marine Corps' commitment to
ensuring women are afforded every opportunity to serve
guarantees that the institution maintains the highest level of
warfighting effectiveness. Commanders are further encouraged to
conduct programs and promote participation in observance events
within their commands and across their local communities. Only
through maximizing the contributions of all Marines can America's
number one fighting force continue to answer the call of the Nation.
4. The Marine Corps is dedicated to serving in accordance with
the values we defend by standardizing dignity and respect toward
all people, no matter what immutable characteristics they possess.
With the steadfast promotion of a professional environment free
from social or institutional barriers, we create an atmosphere for
Marines to realize and embrace their full potential.
5. Release authorized by Brigadier General David R. Everly,
Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and
Reserve Affairs.//