1 00:00:00,840 --> 00:00:03,470 18 . As we wrap up Women's History 2 00:00:03,470 --> 00:00:05,692 Month , I want to take some time to pay 3 00:00:05,692 --> 00:00:08,370 homage to the hard work of women , past 4 00:00:08,370 --> 00:00:10,537 and present , who have dedicated their 5 00:00:10,537 --> 00:00:13,010 lives to trail blazing a new and better 6 00:00:13,010 --> 00:00:15,300 path for female soldiers in the Army . 7 00:00:15,490 --> 00:00:17,610 From the distant roots of women 8 00:00:17,610 --> 00:00:19,777 supporting the Continental Army in the 9 00:00:19,777 --> 00:00:21,554 Revolutionary War to the female 10 00:00:21,554 --> 00:00:24,160 warriors currently deployed in gender 11 00:00:24,160 --> 00:00:26,770 integrated combat arms units across the 12 00:00:26,770 --> 00:00:30,340 world , we have come a long way . I am 13 00:00:30,340 --> 00:00:32,840 honored and proud to be part of this 14 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:35,210 legacy and to serve as a member of the 15 00:00:35,210 --> 00:00:37,610 first female command team in the 16 00:00:37,610 --> 00:00:40,760 storied history of the 3 77 theater 17 00:00:40,760 --> 00:00:44,040 Sustainment Command . The strength of 18 00:00:44,040 --> 00:00:46,151 the Army comes from its diversity and 19 00:00:46,151 --> 00:00:48,262 through our pursuit of both qualified 20 00:00:48,262 --> 00:00:50,373 and representative military , we will 21 00:00:50,373 --> 00:00:52,262 ensure that our nation as a whole 22 00:00:52,262 --> 00:00:54,484 continues to remain strong . The female 23 00:00:54,484 --> 00:00:56,096 pioneers too many to count , 24 00:00:56,096 --> 00:00:58,096 establishing the foundation for our 25 00:00:58,096 --> 00:01:00,450 president . We , as a fighting force 26 00:01:00,460 --> 00:01:02,910 need to look towards our feature a time 27 00:01:02,910 --> 00:01:05,360 when soldiers , both male and female , 28 00:01:05,740 --> 00:01:07,920 focus only on an individual's ability 29 00:01:08,140 --> 00:01:10,780 to contribute to mission success . If 30 00:01:10,780 --> 00:01:13,270 we go the antiquated reservations about 31 00:01:13,270 --> 00:01:15,492 women's role in the military that still 32 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:18,450 persists today . I'm confident that we 33 00:01:18,450 --> 00:01:21,070 will get there as an army . Everything 34 00:01:21,070 --> 00:01:23,210 I've seen in my time as a deputy 35 00:01:23,210 --> 00:01:26,020 commanding general leads me to believe 36 00:01:26,030 --> 00:01:29,970 we are ready for that future . As 37 00:01:29,980 --> 00:01:32,540 our ongoing battle against Covid 19 38 00:01:32,550 --> 00:01:35,850 continue alongside a bevy of domestic 39 00:01:35,870 --> 00:01:38,970 and international missions . It's 40 00:01:38,970 --> 00:01:41,370 essential that we as a force take a 41 00:01:41,370 --> 00:01:43,340 brief step back to show our 42 00:01:43,340 --> 00:01:45,550 appreciation for the women who have 43 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:48,160 overcome so much to be a part of this 44 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:50,880 great team . I am proud of you . I am 45 00:01:50,880 --> 00:01:53,570 proud to serve with . And I am proud 46 00:01:53,580 --> 00:01:55,610 that one day the daughters of the 47 00:01:55,620 --> 00:01:59,310 future we'll have you to look up to and 48 00:01:59,320 --> 00:02:03,150 back handed . Mm 49 00:02:07,540 --> 00:02:08,350 mm . Mhm .