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New Women Veterans’ Call Center New Women Veterans’ Call Center

“On April 23, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new... 

Remembering Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer Remembering Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer

Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer, the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general... 

Thousands Honored Fallen Military Women At The Arlington National Cemetery Thousands Honored Fallen Military Women At The Arlington National Cemetery

“More than 1,000 retired and current service women marched Saturday night to... 

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“Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.” “Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.”

My name is Mary Kay Riccardi. I wanted to join the Army for a while, but chickened... 

It’s your life, do with it what you want. It’s your life, do with it what you want.

It seems like a long time ago when I joined the Army. I was naïve, didn’t have... 

Letter to a Friend Whose Husband Is Deployed Letter to a Friend Whose Husband Is Deployed

Dear Oldest Friend, It’s been a few months since your husband left again for Afghanistan. The... 

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New Women Veterans’ Call Center New Women Veterans’ Call Center

“On April 23, 2013, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new Women Veterans hotline—1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636)—an incoming call center that receives and responds to questions from women Veterans, their families, and caregivers across the nation about available VA services and resources. “The Women Veterans Call Center... [Read more of this review]

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My name is Mary Kay Riccardi. I wanted to join the Army for a while, but chickened out many times before I finally decided it was time. While I was in basic training, I was harassed by all my fellow soldiers. I was “too slow.” I was “too weak.” I never gave up, even when given the opportunity. I was counseled day in and day out... [Read more of this review]

Thousands Honored Fallen Military Women At The Arlington National Cemetery Thousands Honored Fallen Military Women At The Arlington National Cemetery

“More than 1,000 retired and current service women marched Saturday night to pay tribute to all women who have worn an American military uniform. The ceremony commemorated the 15th Anniversary of the Women’s Memorial at the gates of Arlington Cemetery. The service women ranged widely in generation. Veterans from WWII up to those who severed... [Read more of this review]

Army Spc. Brittany B. Gordon Army Spc. Brittany B. Gordon

Army Spc. Brittany B. Gordon KIA: October 13, 2012 Operation Enduring Freedom Assigned to 572 Military Intelligence Company, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. AWV’s Facebook Memorial Page  Read More →

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