U.S. Air Force Col. Brenda Cartier, AFSOC director of operations, speaks during the Air Commando Association heritage symposium women’s panel at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 7, 2018. Cartier spoke about her experiences with changes in the roles of women in service. Shortly after women were allowed to serve in combat aircraft roles, Cartier served as a gunship aviator. (Courtesy photo)