OPERATION ALBRIGHT: Att'n Military Servicewomen (& those who know them)

2013-12-21T07:54:47-05:00

Military Servicewomen around the World:

In the words of Madeline Albright:
"There's a special place in hell for women that don't help other women."

This is a call to all women in the service to increase our visibility as a key member of today's military and veteran force. We have designed Operation Albright as an unofficial way to thank Sheryl Sandberg for her support of women in the military, documented in a Business Insider Article, Nov 2013:

http://www.businessinsider.com/sandberg-helps-military-women-2013-11

Gentlemen, please also share this information with military women you know - thanks!

This is your mission, if you choose to accept it:

STEP 1: Find a unit coin, it can be from a current or former unit.

STEP 2: Complete the attached sign (Lean In, Operation Albright) with the country you serve, branch of service, career field and unit.

STEP 3:
Option A: Take a picture holding both your unit coin in one hand and the completed sign in the other.
Option B: Take a group picture with other women sending coins; hold the completed signs and coins.
Option C: Camera shy? Just take a picture of the coin and sign.

STEP 4: Email picture to [login to see]

STEP 5: Complete attached template letter, feel free to personalize

STEP 6: Mail the coin with completed letter of thanks to Lean In headquarters:

LEAN IN HQ (Op Albright)
955 Alma St, Suite C
Palo Alto, CA 94301

If you have any questions, contact us at [login to see]

Thank you for your service and completing the mission!

We cannot attach the letterhead or sign so please email [login to see] or copy/paste the info below onto your own word docs.

LETTER TEMPLATE:

Dear Sheryl Sandberg and Amazing Lean In Team:

I read your Business Insider article, and your comments about women in the military. I wanted to say thank you for providing this outstanding support of women in the military. Your efforts to recognize our contributions are greatly appreciated.

To show my appreciation I am sending you a military challenge coin from--

Country:
Branch of Service:
Career Field:
Unit:

This challenge coin bears our organization’s emblem and is carried by members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. I hereby give you this coin to signify how you stand with us as women as we Lean in to our military careers and work to complete our mission.

Optional: My personal story is…
(add something personal, or something about women in the military, or anything you feel like sharing):

In my career I choose to Lean In by:

Thank you again for using your voice to highlight the contributions we make to our country,

Signature
FIRST MI. LAST, Rank, Service

SIGN TEMPLATE (Please include the below info on your sign w/picture of coin):

OPERATION ALBRIGHT

Country:
Branch of Service:
Career Field:
Unit:

LEAN IN

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Dec 21 at 2013 11:03 AM

2013-12-21T11:03:58-05:00

Melody- This is an excellent idea and I'll let all of my good friends know about what you're doing. I hope Sheryl Sandberg is blown away by the numbers you are able to achieve.

I'd like to ask the RallyPoint community to help spread the word as well. All the best!!

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2013 11:33 AM

2013-12-21T11:33:16-05:00

Thanks Melody. Challenge accepted!!

I'll pledge 5 coins from my base. I bet I can even get some of our support system involved...male and female

Who else is with me?

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2013 4:02 PM

2013-12-24T16:02:05-05:00

Already have confirmation from two others they're sending coins.