# DLA Distribution Anniston hosts inaugural Women’s Equality event 

/ Published Aug. 26, 2022
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., 
Defense Logistics Agency Anniston, Alabama, hosted their inaugural Women’s Equality Luncheon Aug. 11, commemorating this year’s Women’s Equality Day. Over 70 guests attended the luncheon event, including Anniston Army Depot Commander, Army Col. Eric A. McCoy.                 Defense Logisitics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, hosted their innaugural Women’s Equality Luncheon Aug. 11, 2022. Featured in this photo are the event committee members and DLA Distribution Anniston’s commander. Pictured left to right are Deirdra Kirksey, Jessica Houston, Evelyn Johnson, Dania Finley, DDAA Commander, Army Lt. Col. Toby Williford, Deedy Taylor, Moesha Kelly, Tracy Cheatwood, Tushun Calhoun and Keisha Tyus. Photo by Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs.                            DLA Distribution Anniston hosts inaugural Women’s Equality event                            Defense Logisitics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, hosted their innaugural Women’s Equality Luncheon Aug. 11, 2022. Featured in this photo are the event committee members and DLA Distribution Anniston’s commander. Pictured left to right are Deirdra Kirksey, Jessica Houston, Evelyn Johnson, Dania Finley, DDAA Commander, Army Lt. Col. Toby Williford, Deedy Taylor, Moesha Kelly, Tracy Cheatwood, Tushun Calhoun and Keisha Tyus. Photo by Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220811-D-D0441-7676

Featured speakers included Amanda Williford, Cassandra Beavers, DDAA operations officer and Linda Brown, DDAA accountable officer, as well as a poem recitation of “A Powerful Woman,” by Carmen Heino, DDAA administrative specialist.                 DDAA Material Management Division Chief, Deedy Taylor, pictured left, accepts a flag from Derrick White, deputy commander for DDAA. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol at the request of the Honorable Terri Sewell, who represents Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Photo by Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs.                            DLA Distribution Anniston hosts inaugural Women’s Equality event                            DDAA Material Management Division Chief, Deedy Taylor, pictured left, accepts a flag from Derrick White, deputy commander for DDAA. The flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol at the request of the Honorable Terri Sewell, who represents Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Photo by Anniston Army Depot Public Affairs.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220811-D-D0441-7677

“The purpose of the luncheon was to recognize the amazing women at DLA Distribution Anniston and present them with a flag flown at the U.S. Capitol at the request of the Honorable Terri A. Sewell who represents Alabama’s 7th Congressional District,” said DDAA Commander, Army Lt. Col. Toby Williford.                  This certificate accompanied the flag presented during the Women’s Equality Luncheon hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, Aug. 11, 2022.                            DLA Distribution Anniston hosts inaugural Women’s Equality event                            This certificate accompanied the flag presented during the Women’s Equality Luncheon hosted by Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Anniston, Alabama, Aug. 11, 2022.            SHARE IMAGE:Download ImageImage DetailsPhoto By: DLA Distribution Public AffairsVIRIN: 220811-D-D0441-7678

Brown felt that DLA Anniston’s first Women’s Equality Luncheon was educational, motivational and beautiful.

“I cannot describe the excitement I felt being given such a wonderful opportunity to stand before such a distinguished group of successful businesswomen and share a small part in their many accomplishments. Just having a brief opportunity to look back and reminisce on how far women have come since given the right to vote was amazing, and to be able to share a few words to encourage women that although endurance is part of the many challenges we must face, we are strong, innovative and will continue to endure and be successful and rise to the top and be seen as equals,” said Brown. 

“Don’t ever allow anyone or anything to prevent you from pursuing your dreams or goals,” added Beavers.