Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day U.S. Air Force Logo Sept. 12, 2023 Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kira Coffey, 36th Airlift Squadron commander, speaks during a Women’s Equality Day mentorship panel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. Coffey spoke about the history of women in the Air Force, how to encourage change, and shared personal stories as a female aviator during the panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day Women’s Equality Day mentorship panel participants and coordinators pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. The Department of the Air Force recognizes Women’s Equality Day to celebrate the progression of women’s civil rights and to call attention to issues women continue to face today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Yokota celebrates Women’s Equality Day Japan Air Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Aya Ogura, Operations Support Wing senior enlisted advisor, speaks during a Women’s Equality Day mentorship panel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023. Women’s Equality Day, an observance recognizing the American law granting women the right to vote in 1920, has been celebrated since 1973. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download The Department of the Air Force recognizes Women’s Equality Day to celebrate the progression of women’s civil rights and to call attention to issues women continue to face today.