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 is aimed at increasing women Veterans’ knowledge of [...]

Remembering Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer

Brig. Gen. Margaret A. Brewer, the first woman to be promoted to brigadier general in the Marine Corps, passed away Jan. 2. Brewer cleared the way for future female Marines throughout her career, said Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps. “Throughout her three decades of service to our Corps and country, she [...]

“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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Sgt. Donna R. Johnson

Sgt. Donna R. Johnson KIA: October 1, 2012 Operation Enduring Freedom Assigned to 514th Military Police Company, 60th Troop Command, Winterville, N.C. AWV’s Facebook Memorial Page

USMC Sgt. Camella M. Steedley

USMC Sgt. Camella M. Steedley Died October 3, 2012 Operation Enduring Freedom Assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 17, out of Camp Pendleton, Calif. AWV’s Facebook Memorial Page

Army Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg

Army Spc. Mikayla A. Bragg KIA: December 21, 2011 Operation Enduring Freedom Assigned to the 201st Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky.

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Thalia S. Ramirez KIA: September 5, 2012 Operation Enduring Freedom Assigned to 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C AWV Facebook Tribute Page

First female four-star general retires from the Army

“The first woman to serve as a fourstar general in both the Army and the U.S. armed forces, Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody retired today after nearly 38 years in uniform. “Ann is a leader who lived our Army values, who always led from the front, who dedicated herself to the profession of arms,” said Chief [...]

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