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By: Erline Grier

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By: Mary Kemphues TSG(RetAFRC)

Mary Kemphues TSG(RetAFRC) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:47:05 +0000

I served when being in the military was not popular. I am a Vietnam ERA Veteran. I stayed state side “because there were no facilities for me”. I got in when women where just being allowed to do a man’s job. It was not an easy road. I served my 4 years active duty plus 23 more years in the reserves and continue to work for DOD. I am proud to say I have 2 nieces who served, 1 is a Iraq veteran an still serving. I also have a sister who served, but she isn’t a vet because she was in during the calm before Desert Storm. I am glad to see we are getting there, it’s just a shame we still have to keep working to get there. USAF 1974-1978,USAFR 1980-2003, DOD 1983-

By: Laymond, Josie

Laymond, Josie — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:38:10 +0000

I read Stars & Stripes Heroes. There were no mention of female nor other ethics. Were these the only one that are given medals? I believe all stories should reveal the whole story! The militray is a rainbow. The last newspaper for June 2010. was one sided.

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Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:46:36 +0000

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By: Toni Zewan

Toni Zewan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:34:05 +0000

This is one big step for the women who have served in the military. I am a veteran of the USN and to this day am proud. However, I did not get treated the same either. Always having to put up with harrassment.

When 9/11 happened, I would have gone back into the service to protect my children and my country.

GO FEMALE VETERANS! We deserve the same respect as any other veteran.

I would like to personally thank every US Veteran, female or male, for fighting for our country.

By: Paul McGee

Paul McGee — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:24:00 +0000

As a male who returned home from Viet Nam to face the same things that you ladies are facing, I can feel your hurt and pain. I remember walking through San Francisco International and people were actually so rude to us, that we changed out of our uniforms as quickly as we could to avoid them. To this day I do not talk about my service. So I want to say Thank You! because I know the sacrifice and dedication that you all have Made, so I salute you and may God bless you all.

Paul McGee

By: CM Hauglin

CM Hauglin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:50:50 +0000

I am a AF brat who served in the Army (luckily in peacetime) and despite loving many things about military life got out because of attitudes about female service members. (In the 80s) I had a 1st Sgt out and out tell me he would always promote men over women because ‘they have families to support’, there was a ongoing attitude that women were in the service only to ‘party’ (ie you’d put out) or find a husband (you didn’t put out or were picky about it) or were a lesbian (weren’t option one or two) there was NO option for ‘career’ or ‘just doing my job’ or even ‘learning a job skill’ or ‘getting money for college’ or other options the men were in for.
As the old cigarette ad used to say, ‘you’ve come a long way, baby’ but sadly there is so much more that can be done and its good to see some steps, even baby ones, being done to help women keep their pride in their service whether they are looking for a career or just a way to support their country in peace and war.
I’m following on twitter and will be subscribing to the site and telling my friends, Military, Civvie, female and male, about it.
Thank you all.

By: Teresa Morelock

Teresa Morelock — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:35:19 +0000

I was unaware of our women in the arm forces were been treated like they are. I’m sorry to hear about the problem.I wish people would stop and think before they react cause they are hurting more than they are helping. I to have a love one that is in the service and i just thought that she just doesn’t want to talk but it might be like what these other women have gone through and will try and reach out to her cause not only does she needs the support from the service but from her family. Thanks for making us aware of the problem.

By: Jim Oliveaux

Jim Oliveaux — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:12:56 +0000

I, as a former active duty Marine, would like to thank all women who serve, and have served in our Armed Forces. Your contributions are great and as important as any. Your sacrifices are more overwhelming than most male members of the Armed Forces will ever encounter or understand. For your dedication to your country, I humblely thank you.
And ladies…..hold you head high and be proud of what you have, and continue to accomplish and contribute. It IS recognized and appreciated.
Semper Fi

By: John J Sheeler Sr.

John J Sheeler Sr. — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:20:57 +0000

On one of my many sleepless nights I came accross the H.res.868 ART.
and it brought me to tears, and memories of how we as Viet Vets had been SHAMED and miss treated upon returning from combat. I have suffered silently for many years and still do to this day, Reading about the woman Vets makes me unhappy about our GOV. lack of respect towards our VETS. I wonder how many Vets would have came home if not for all the Nurses alone that helped our comrads return after returning from the hell of combat.
Now the brave woman of the armed forces are standing along side of the
men fighting for our freedom as well, my cover is off to all these brave
woman for standing up for FREEDOM!!!

Sgt. John J Sheelr Sr.
D.A.V. USMC
Semper Fi