Internet outrage is brewing over a female mentorship program at Fort Stewart, Ga., that featured a couponing class and the slogan “divas in boots.” The program had a worthy goal, to connect female soldiers on the post — and it featured two high-powered female flag officers who talked about balancing work and life in a male-dominated Army. But some of the more domestic elements of the Jan. 10 launch event sparked a firestorm on the Facebook page “U.S Army W.T.F! moments.” Along with a raft of crass rants condemning women in the military, female soldiers complained the event was too “June Cleaver” and not enough “G.I. Jane.” But on the post, nearly 90 percent of the feedback has been positive, according to Col. Dianne Pannes, the military lead. Pannes defended the addition of vendors, who had asked to participate in the event, and the classes (including couponing), as a way to spark connections between soldiers.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 23:32:22 +0000
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