Choose the option that completes the paragraph below...

Choose the option that completes the paragraph below correctly.

Canada is a world leader in both the proportion of women in its military and the areas in which they can serve. In fact, women _______ in Canada's military for over a century and today ______ a pivotal role in defending Canada's safety and security. “Our objective is that by 2026, 1 in 4 Canadian Air Force members _____ women. Successful recruiting efforts _______ the percentage of women enrolling in the Regular Force increase from 13.2% in 2015/16 to 17.2% in 2017/18," said Admiral Art McDonald.

(Adapted from https://www.navalnews.com)