First Female Sergeant Major in Croatian Air Force

The news in Croatian

1. stožerni
   Koji se odnosi na stožer, središnju zapovjednu jedinicu vojske. ↩︎
2. narednik (m.)
   Pripadnik vojne hijerarhije, čin ispod časnika. ↩︎
3. zrakoplovstvo (n.)
   Grana vojske koja se bavi letjelicama i zračnim operacijama. ↩︎
4. ravnopravnost (f.)
   Stanje jednakih prava i obveza među osobama ili skupinama. ↩︎
5. spol (m.)
   Biološka ili društvena kategorija muško ili žensko. ↩︎
6. vojska (f.)
   Organizirana oružana snaga države. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: How many years of experience does Nevena Ramić have?

Question: What does Nevena Ramić want to do in her new role?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
stožerni	staff (pertaining to military staff)
narednik (m.)	sergeant
zrakoplovstvo (n.)	aviation
ravnopravnost (f.)	equality
spol (m.)	gender
vojska (f.)	army

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Ramić, who broke this glass ceiling, initially embarked on her military career during the challenging period of the Homeland War. Reflecting on her journey, she remarks that becoming the first female to hold such a prestigious position within the Air Force was beyond her wildest dreams. “I feel a great sense of privilege and responsibility,” she mentioned, underscoring the emotional weight of her new position and her determination to excel in her duties.

Ramić’s career is highlighted by her role as the first Sergeant Major in the Training Centre in Zadar’s Zemunik, a position she has held since 2016. Her professional development also includes training at an esteemed U.S. Air Force academy in Alabama. While many experiences have been significant, the wartime years remain particularly vivid for her. Ramić expresses that the intense emotions and experiences from this period could equate to a typical lifetime, describing them as both “terrifying” and a crucial part of their fight for their nation.

The appointment also continues her successful collaboration with her former commander, who has concurrently taken on a new leadership role at Pleso. This long-standing partnership is a testament to her work ethic, which many commanders, including Brigadier Željko Harapin, attribute to her success. Harapin praised Ramić for her “professional, responsible, and exemplary work ethic,” noting that it was her dedication that led her to this remarkable achievement.

Her contributions have been formally recognized through various honors, including the Homeland War Memorial Medal, the Homeland Gratitude Medal, and the Order of the Croatian Interlace, as well as the “Oluja” Medal. Ramić credits her surroundings for these accomplishments, appreciative of those who directed and encouraged her.

Looking forward, Ramić aims to leverage her vast knowledge and experience to mentor younger soldiers, committing to continuing the development of a modern and robust Croatian Air Force. Her new role symbolizes both an individual triumph and a broader progression in gender equality within the Croatian military forces.

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