CF Women Speak Up

It was great to read BGen Whitecross’ 10 Sep entry about what she is doing in Afghanistan. I first met BGen Whitecross when she gave a keynote leadership presentation at a conference that I organized – amazing – I found myself wondering how my years in the military might have been different if I had been exposed to inspiring presentations from leaders like her. BGen Whitecross, I wish you and your family well and hope your visit home in November is full of good things.

I look forward to following many more entries on this blog. One of the things I frequently come across in my research and other activities related to women in the CF, is the perception among serving women that they really do not have anything to say or add to what everyone already knows about being in the military. Sooo not true! A significant amount of information has been published about the CF in Afghanistan, but I rarely come across anything about CF women or by CF women. I can’t wait to see the film – I had the privilege of seeing a short “demo” before the film was developed and it was very powerful. I suspect I am not alone with the many questions I have about the experience of CF women in Afghanistan and other deployed operations. Hopefully this blog will become a place for women to share their experiences, challenges and opportunities, ask  questions, provide encouraging words, pass along the things they have learned about themselves and others, etc. – pre- during and post-deployment …until next time,

Karen in Kingston.