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Victory Celebrates Contributions of Women
Multi-National Force - Iraq ^ | Pfc. Eric J. Martinez, USA

Posted on 03/30/2008 11:09:05 AM PDT by SandRat

Lt. Col. Kris Kramarich, commander, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, was the keynote speaker at the Multi-National Corps - Iraq

CAMP VICTORY
— Multi-National Corps - Iraq recently celebrated "Women's Art, Women’s Vision" at Al Faw Palace, during a Women's History Month presentation sponsored by the 11th Signal Brigade, Task Force Thunderbirds.

The observance honored accomplishments of influential female artists by showing their art and telling their stories. The guest speaker was Lt. Col. Kris Kramarich, commander, 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

"In Violet Oakley's visionary murals she poetically sought to express her desire and hope for world peace, equal rights and the unification of the people of the earth," Kramarich said. "She passed away in 1961, but her vision doesn't differ from many of today. Women in Afghanistan have made significant strides in equal rights in a fairly short time."

The theme for this Women's History Month was chosen by the Women's National Movement. Many wanted to use the standard "Women in the Military" angle for the observance, said Lt. Col. Lynn Jackson, MNC-I equal opportunity program manager. However, 11th Signal Brigade Commander Col. John Hildebrand decided on moving forward with appreciation of great female artists.

The observance focused on the artistic accomplishments that women have made, and served to disprove negative stereotypes.

"It focuses on the artistic accomplishments that women have made in the past and their impact on the future," said Pfc. Jennifer D. Wright, human relations specialist, MNC-I.

Jackson said she learned a lot at the observance. "I wasn't familiar with a lot of the artists. The presentation was well put together and, if nothing else, it opened people's eyes to women artists.

"Women's history month is important to us, and that’s why we come together to celebrate the accomplishments of women," Jackson said.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; US: Arizona; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 11thsignal; alfaw; contribution; frwn; huachuca; iraq; militarywomen; women

1 posted on 03/30/2008 11:09:06 AM PDT by SandRat
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To: SandRat

Bosnia should have a “Womens Art Womens Vision” fair.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would win a blue ribbon and bipartisan accolades for her submission of an unabridged version of “One Woman’s Art of Deception” in the non-fiction category.
That’s not all; Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton would submit a winning entry in the “One Woman’s Vision Under Fire” in the “see it my way or die” category.
This issue is not going to go away.
A new book tile: The Trouble With Being Too Earnest While Lying” by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Every day she continues to criticize Senator Barack Hussein Obama is like a snow day for me. (I live in the South.)


2 posted on 03/30/2008 11:28:44 AM PDT by BIV
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To: SandRat
"It focuses on the artistic accomplishments that women have made in the past and their impact on the future," said Pfc. Jennifer D. Wright, human relations specialist, MNC-I.

The feminization of our military is now complete.

3 posted on 03/30/2008 11:36:50 AM PDT by Last Dakotan
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