5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown’s Defense Women’s Advisory Organization celebrated International Women’s Day at the Carleton Barracks Officers Mess on the 15th of March, 2023. Women continue to serve with distinction in all occupations within the Department of National Defence, as civilians and Canadian Armed Forces members, including in combat operations. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate what we have accomplished so far, and to reaffirm our commitment to address persistent gaps within our organization. Canada remains a world leader in the proportion of women in its military. In fact, the Canadian Armed Forces was one of the first military forces to allow women to serve in all occupations, and has set ambitious goals to increase representation across all trades and ranks.
Photo Credit: Corporal Stephanie Labossiere 5th Canadian Division Support Group, Public Affairs © 2023 DND-MDN Canada
