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The MWI Program brings together Royal Thai Armed Forces and WA National Guard service members together to build relationships and strengthen leadership skills.
The Washington Air National Guard, in partnership with the Milgard Women's Initiative, hosted its first engagement for female leaders from the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) at Camp Murray, Sept. 9-13, 2024. The event, part of the State Partnership Program, aimed to empower women in leadership, offering mentorship and networking opportunities. Col. Carrie Wentzel led discussions on strategies for overcoming workplace bias and building leadership skills with a panel that included Rachel Vaughn, MSW, the Director of the Center for Leadership & Social Responsibility. MWI facilitated leadership style discussions, and participants toured various military sites. The engagement aimed to strengthen relationships and support future opportunities for women in the RTAF, fostering mutual inspiration and collaboration.
