By Naoto Anazawa, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published August 21, 2020
U.S. Navy Capt. Jenny Burkett, Navy Hospital Okinawa interim executive officer, shares her experience during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. The program acknowledged and raised awareness of the long strides the US has taken to afford women the same allowances as men. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Tanya Simmons, U.S. Army Pacific Support Unit Forward Detachment Japan commander, responds to a question during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. These ladies shared their experiences as females in the workforce and inspired others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Bender, 18th Wing command chief, responds to a question during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. The panel event celebrated Women’s Equality Day and highlighted leaders in our community from different services, both military and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
An attendee of the Women's Leadership Panel asks a question to a panel of female leaders at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. Women’s Equality Day acknowledged and raised awareness of the long strides the United States has taken to afford women the same allowances as men. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
Ms. Krista Hurley, Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific South District Superintendent’s Office instructional systems specialist, shares her experience during the Women's Leadership Panel at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2020. The panel discussed the importance of retaining women’s equality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)