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In Case You Missed It: The Center for Women Veterans is sharing recent news stories that may be of interest to women Veterans, military women, and their supporters on a weekly basis. Share your thoughts about them on social media with the hashtag #womenVets.
Brawny Celebrates Women's History Month By Featuring a Woman on Its Packaging
03/06/2017 07:00 AM EST
Campaign includes films focused on women in STEM. [from Adweek]
Veterans Find Horse Care, Riding Therapeutic
03/06/2017 07:00 AM EST
Program takes referrals from VA, helps participants lower anxiety level. [from The Columbian]
A Nude Photo Scandal has Shaken the Entire Marine Corps
03/06/2017 07:00 AM EST
A Marine Corps spokesman at the Pentagon confirmed that an investigation is underway, telling Marine Corps Times on Saturday night that military officials are uncertain how many personnel may be involved. [from Marine Corps Times]
Honoring the Proud Women Who Serve in the U.S. Navy
03/06/2017 07:00 AM EST
From nurses to heavy equipment operators, from Seaman Recruits to Admirals, from the desks Clerks or Admins to Sailors/WAVEs on combat ships, women have fulfill every available position in the U.S. Navy and done an outstanding job. [from The Sextant]
Female WWII Veteran from Hempstead Honored for Service
03/06/2017 07:00 AM EST
Sgt. Helen Wilson received a citation and a crystal star from Nassau County for her trailblazing service. [from News 12 Long Island]
03/04/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Patricia Ann Franks
03/04/2017 07:00 AM EST
We honor your service, Patricia!
A Purple Heart Warrior Takes Aim At Military Inequality In 'Shoot Like A Girl'
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
Maj. Mary Jennings Hegar received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross with a Valor Device for her service in Afghanistan. [from NPR Books]
Air National Guard Vet Fights for Women's Rights in U.S. Military after Heroics in Afghanistan
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
She survived the botched rescue operation and was awarded a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross With Valor. [from New York Daily News]
Face of Defense: Airman Makes New Life After Family's Abuse
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chandra Towns overcame physical and sexual abuse to become a successful airman, mother and wife. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
The show "Discharged" places military Veterans into hilarious civilian situations. [from American Grit]
The Challenge of Accessing Birth Control in the Military
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
Many women want to stop their periods while in the field, but getting the means to do so can be difficult. [from The Atlantic]
Sweden Reintroduces Military Draft, This Time Including Women
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
About 20,000 people now work for the Swedish Armed Forces, 84 percent of them men and 16 percent women, according to the Armed Forces' website. [from Defense News]
U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Pilot La'Shanda Holmes Defies Odds, Expectations to Break Barriers
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
She endured abuse and neglect to later become the first African-American female helicopter pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard. [from The St. Louis American]
Face of Defense: Soldier's Loss Leads to Powerlifting Triumph
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
Dealing with chronic aches and pains from a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in her right knee, Army Sgt. 1st Class JenniferPalacios took the advice of her trainer who suggested incorporating more heavy lifting into her workouts. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
More Female, Minority Officers Join as Marine Corps Stresses Diversity
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
In fiscal 2016, the service received 1,603 new officers, of whom 9.8 percent were women and 33.3 percent were non-white. [from Military.com]
03/03/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Mildred Lawson Partlow
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
We honor her service.
Female Veterans Honor Sister World War II Veteran
03/03/2017 07:00 AM EST
A team of seven female Veterans, from different branches of the military, acted as World War II Veteran Dorothy Hall's pallbearers as a way of saying thank you to a woman who helped blaze the trail for them to serve. [from WHAS 11 ABC]
Women's History Month: 31 days of Amazing Women
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Graciela Olivarez, and Tammy Duckworth to name a few. [from USA Today]
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
The project is the brainchild of PSU Veterans Resource Center Director Felita Singleton and ODVA Women Veterans Coordinator Elizabeth Estabrooks. [from the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs]
03/02/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Corp Veteran Stesha Moreno
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
We honor your service, Stesha!
Easing Transition to Civilian Life for Women Veterans
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
MED researchers create network with Walmart Foundation grant. [from Boston University Today]
A Veteran's Body was Unclaimed, but She was Buried with Full Honors (Column)
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
Casey "Anne" Finnegan, who died with no known family and without funds for a burial, was given full military honors through Dignity Memorial's Homeless Veteran Burial Program. It's a program that provides burial services and a catered reception for homeless or indigent Veterans. [from The Oregonian]
03/02/2017 07:00 AM EST
A PSA Campaign about Women Veterans from Veterans.
03/01/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Stephanie Carr
03/01/2017 07:00 AM EST
We honor your service Stephanie!
Veteran Artist Shares Her Passion for Writing and Painting About Wildlife
03/01/2017 07:00 AM EST
Veteran artist Pamela Corwin is a wildlife and fisheries biologist for the State of South Carolina.
Three Army Vets Part of Women's Art Display
02/28/2017 07:00 AM EST
Artwork by the women and profiles of their military service will be part of the month-long display. [from Association of the United States Army]
Getting it right: VA's Maternity Care Program Honors Veterans, Mothers
02/28/2017 07:00 AM EST
As a disabled Marine Corps Veteran enrolled in VA healthcare, I was eligible to receive my maternity care through the Department.
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