British Army now has women serving at every rank

British Army now has women serving at every rank

For the first time in its history, the British Army has a servicewoman serving at each of its 18 ranks, from recruit through to four-star general. The milestone was marked at a gathering at Army Headquarters in Hampshire, where 18 servicewomen representing each rank attended a breakfast ahead of International Women’s Day. The event was joined by General Dame Sharon Nesmith, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, and General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of t…