Westermark previously held a leadership role at the European Union Training Mission in Somalia and served as chief of the regiment's basic training battalion, according to SVT Halland. In comments to the broadcaster, Westermark described the appointment as showing that Sweden has come quite a long way in gender equality and expressed hope that she can act as a role model for other women. The duration of her command and specific responsibilities have not been disclosed.
It shows that we have come quite a long way.
I hope that I can act as a role model for other women.