Women's Empowerment Hour

Credit: Master Sgt. Arthur Wright | Date Taken: 03/28/2024
The District of Columbia National Guard's Joint Resilience Directorate (J9) in collaboration with D.C. Government Operations-DCNG, presented a Women's Empowerment Hour at the D.C. Armory, March 28, 2024. Panelists included U.S. Army Capt. Mayauda Bowens, Joint Force Core Operation officer, D.C. National Guard; CW3 Annette Johnson-Tate, OSM/WOSM/Specialty Branch Manager, D.C. National Guard; Chief Master Sgt. Naconda Hinton, senior enlisted leader, 113th Medical Group, D.C. Air National Guard; Nicole McDermott, chief of staff, DCGO-DCNG, and Vakisa Bragg, program analyst, DCGO-DCNG. Panelists consisting of leaders in the D.C. National Guard and D.C. government addressed topics from career progression to mentorship and allyship. Vakisa Bragg details the importance of recognizing women year-round. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)