U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - News Update

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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.

01/14/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Jane Devenport

01/14/2017 07:00 AM EST

We honor your service, Jane!

Rakkasan Nurse Saves Life of an Afghan Soldier

01/14/2017 07:00 AM EST

Captain Christine Kampas, a nurse assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, performed life-saving measures to resuscitate an Afghan Defense Security Forces member. [from the Fort Campbell Courier]

U.S. Agrees to Pay Billions to Marines Affected by Toxic Water

01/13/2017 07:00 AM EST

The VA estimates that as many as 900,000 service members were potentially exposed to the tainted water. [from Marine Corps Times]

01/13/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay Marine Veteran Betty Moseley Brown

01/13/2017 07:00 AM EST

We honor your service, Betty!

Designing For Women Vets: #SheServed Campaign Changes Cultural Norms

01/13/2017 07:00 AM EST

Faculty Lawrence Abrahamson asked a group of over 50 people to "close their eyes and to imagine a military Veteran." Then he asked, "Now, how many of you imagined a woman Vet?" Two hands went up. [from SVA Products of Design]

Head of Veterans Health System Is Trump's Pick to Lead Veterans Affairs

01/12/2017 07:00 AM EST

Dr. David J. Shulkin is currently the VA Under Secretary for Health. [from the New York Times]

01/12/2017 #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Christine Johnson

01/12/2017 07:00 AM EST

We honor your service, CJ!

New UCLA Programs at the VA Aim to Help Homeless Veterans, Their Families and More

01/12/2017 07:00 AM EST

These resources will bring faculty expertise to bear on problems facing Veterans. [from the UCLA Newsroom]

Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Hidden Heroes 2017 Grant Recipients

01/12/2017 07:00 AM EST

Awards to Help 14 Nonprofits Expand or Create New Services for Caregivers [from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation]

VA Secretary Robert McDonald's Advice to Vets

01/11/2017 07:00 AM EST

The Secretary recommended the student Veterans never stop learning and look for careers that continue the service that they began in uniform. [from Military Times]

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