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Gail Jennings retires from USMC, 1 of 4 black women to be Colonel Gail Jennings retires from USMC, 1 of 4 black women to be Colonel

“The United States Marine Corps gave Col. Gail Jennings an opportunity to excel. And... 


VA Pledge to Women Veterans on Women’s Equality Day VA Pledge to Women Veterans on Women’s Equality Day

“Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki pledged today on Women’s... 


Female veterans eager to encourage local support as VFW members Female veterans eager to encourage local support as VFW members

“We had 2,500 new female members last year,” said Matthew Claussen, national... 


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