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For the Common Defense: Women in the Armed Forces

Open to the Public

Women in the Armed Forces: Past, Present, and Future

The Armed Forces Committee presents a conversation with current and former female officers in the US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Air Force discussing their experiences in service as party of a female minority.

 

Date: Time: - Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369
Women in US Military

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Women in the Armed Forces: Past, Present, and Future

Tuesday, December 2nd, 4:10-5:30, Belfer Library, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

The Armed Forces Committee presents a conversation with current and former female officers in the US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Air Force discussing their experiences in service as party of a female minority. Moderated by Phoebe Kotlikoff, an Ensign in the US Navy, this discussion will cover topics such as reasons for serving, the roles women play in service, common assumptions and stereotypes, culture, expectations for the future of women in the armed forces, gender specific problems, work/life balance as well as personal anecdotes.

Please join Rachel Beck, Sophi Kim, Annah Weaver, Heather Blackwell and Phoebe Kotlikoff for an enlightening afternoon!