2024 Women's Equality Day

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.