 Welcome to All Hands Update, I'm Petty Officer Jen Blake. The Navy observes Women's Equality Day August 26 to celebrate the Constitution's 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. This amendment celebrates a victory for activists who petition to end many gender bias laws and practices. Women's Equality Day recognizes a major milestone for women in America. Today, women serve on surface ships, submarines, and nearly every community is open to them in the Navy. This year, the Navy promoted Admiral Michelle Howard as its first female four-star Admiral and rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, the first female to serve as both the Chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps and the Chief of Navy Chaplains. To learn more about the women's suffrage movement or find resources for a command celebration, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website.