I leave it at this.
Genuinely, the best of luck to you. We've mentioned the strides made so far, and they are to be lauded, no doubt. But just because it's a resounding success in some quarters, doesn't mean it follows in others...
By chasing the holy grail of equality, if you undermine the operational effectiveness of the unit, you are a failure for not speaking up. And I warn you, the stakes may be higher than you ever thought possible.
Good luck again.