Four female veterans and military service members were invited to participate in a Combat Women through the Ages panel discussion on Thursday, Oct. 19. The women shared some of the challenges and successes they endured during their military careers and reflected on how military culture and opportunity has changed for women in uniform over the years.
The discussion was hosted by Adult Learner Programs & Services, a unit of Student Affairs, as part of Military Appreciation. Leslie Laing, director of Adult Learner Programs & Services, and member of the Military Appreciation Committee moderated the discussion.
Combat Women through the Ages Panel
Penn State students and community members attended the Combat Women through the Ages panel discussion in Freeman Auditorium on Oct. 19. The panelists, each with unique backgrounds and military service experiences, reflected on the challenges of their work.
Staff Sergeant Teyler Williams speaking in panel discussion
Staff Sergeant Teyler Williams, US Air Force, takes the mic to recall how her career has developed since beginning basic training.
Combat Women through the Ages group photo
From L-R: Leslie Laing, director, Adult Learner Programs & Services; Dr. Kelly Wolgast, retired U.S. Army colonel and assistant dean for online education and outreach, Penn State College of Nursing; Teyler Williams, staff sergeant U.S. Air Force, Penn State administration management; April Santos, AROTC captain, assistant professor of military science; Fawn Patchell, U.S. Army specialist, Penn State Student Aid information analyst/programmer.
Combat Women through the Ages audience
Student in the audience react to fond and humorous memories being shared by the veterans and service members in the Oct. 19 Women in Combat through the Ages panel discussion. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about different aspects of the panelists' military experiences.
