Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day

U.S. Air Force photo by Brooklyn Golightly
U.S. Air Force photo by Brooklyn Golightly

Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day

by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly, Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
September 13, 2023

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Airlift Squadron commander, speaks during a Women’s Equality Day mentorship panel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. Coffey spoke about the history of women in the Air Force, how to encourage change, and shared personal stories as a female aviator during the panel.

 

 

 

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