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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 02/21/2017 09:00 AM EST

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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.

 

Passing of the Leash
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

Smoky Mountain Service Dogs provides first female Veteran a service dog. [from The Daily Times]
Sorting the Mail, Blazing a Trail: African-American Women in World War II
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

The push to include African-Americans in the WAAC had faced challenges, but the efforts of African-American newspapers and activists had ultimately prevailed. A quota was set for 10 percent of the total WAAC. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
Profiles of Bravery - Brig. Gen. Hazel Johnson-Brown
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

1979: First black chief of the Army Corps and first black female brigadier general. [from U.S. Army]
Face of Defense: Navy Chief Finds Joy in Volunteer Work
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

In less than a year, Navy Chief Petty Officer Heather Lane will retire from the Navy and begin a civilian career. When she leaves she will have completed in excess of 6,000 volunteer hours, received four Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medals, and be eligible for the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for volunteer service. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
No limits: Lt. Gen. Stayce Harris Broke Air Force's Barriers with Resolve
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

Stayce Harris, the first black woman to become an Air Force lieutenant general, gets her inspiration from the legendary Tuskegee airmen. [from USA Today]
Face of Defense: Deployed Siblings Reunite After 10 Years Apart
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

Both brother and sister are currently deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
Face of Defense: Army Mom Surprises Daughters With Early Return
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

When she came out, her daughters leaped from their chairs and ran to her. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
Face of Defense: Coast Guard Reservist Succeeds Through Hard Work, Dedication
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Casondra Minifield, currently a graduate student at Marymount University, is a reserve boatswain’s mate who hopes to advance in the Coast Guard while seeking a career in federal law enforcement. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
SPECIAL REPORT: Female Vets and PTSD, Part 3
02/17/2017 07:00 AM EST

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder manifests itself in different ways. Some Vets have nightmares, others deal with anger issues or have trouble maintaining relationships. [from News West 9]
Vets Group: New Study Results Justify Continued Funding for GI Bill
02/16/2017 07:00 AM EST

The study found that 54 percent of Veterans who used the bill from 2009 to 2015 completed degrees. As of September 2015, 18 percent were still working on their degrees. Of those, 23 percent were women, though women are only about 16 to 18 percent of the armed forces. [from Stars and Stripes]
Helping Homeless Veterans Does Not End with Housing Them
02/16/2017 07:00 AM EST

Since 2009, the number of homeless Veterans dropped nearly 50 percent - and in 2015 alone, the number decreased by 17 percent. [from Stars and Stripes]
CWV Partner eMentor Program Winner of 2017 Leadership Excellence Award
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

This award recognizes exceptional leadership development and programs of a solution partner or provider.
SPECIAL REPORT: Female Vets with PTSD
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

Post traumatic stress disorder in Veterans comes in many forms, whether it stems from combat missions, sexual trauma, feeling alone or worrying about family. Now more and more women are showing signs of the disorder. [from News West 9]
2017 Dole Caregiver Fellows Announced
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

Military and Veteran Caregivers who Advocate for the 5.5 million Hidden Heroes caring for Wounded, Ill and Injured Veterans. [from Elizabeth Dole Foundation]
After the War: Female Veterans Fight Military Sexual Trauma at Home
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

Listed on the Department of Veterans Affairs' website are several initiatives that have been put in place to accommodate women. [from WTVR]
Combat to Community: Engaging Veterans in the Workforce
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

In-Person Event and Webinar, March 16 [from Swords to Plowshares]
Women Marines Celebrate 74 Years of Service Feb. 13
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

The Marine Corps has been in existence for more than two centuries, but women have only been able to wear the eagle, globe and anchor for the last seven decades. [from JD News]
Got Your 6 Welcomes Lauren Augustine as Director of Government Relations
02/15/2017 07:00 AM EST

U.S. Army veteran to lead group's empowerment policy efforts. [from Got Your Six]