This Women’s History Month, TEDxJacksonville invites you to an extraordinary Salon event—Women at War: The Ongoing Fight for the Freedom to Serve. Be a part of a powerful conversation with Eries Mentzer—a trailblazing leader who shattered barriers in the U.S. Air Force as the first Black woman to command Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.

Eries’s three-decade career is a story of resilience, historic firsts, and a deep commitment to honoring those who paved the way for future generations. Her insights into modern efforts to shape an equitable armed forces will challenge and inspire you—whether you’re passionate about leadership, democracy, or the power of service.