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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.

 

03/20/2017 07:00 AM EDT

The goal of the book series is to examine the special challenges of female immigrants in the US (military) showing their input and winning skill set.
03/20/2017 07:00 AM EDT

How Iraq Veteran Kayla Williams, director for VA's Center for Women Veterans, used her experiences as a Veteran and caregiver to create change. [from DAV Magazine March|April 2017]
03/20/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Women throughout history who have sacrificed everything for their country are not forgotten but thanked this Women's History Month. [from DAV Magazine March|April 2017]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Marine Corps Sgt. Alicia Hojara routinely makes time to volunteer for different organizations, such as local humane societies for the protection of animals; Snowball Express, which provides support to families of deceased service members; and her favorite, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, otherwise known as TAPS. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

It only took a moment for her to register what she needed to do to help save the man's life. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

The Marines now have a total of four infantrywomen. [from VOA News]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Apply by March 24, 2017, for the opportunity to participate in this specialty program for female disabled military Veterans (and active military women) who have also received a breast cancer diagnosis. [from Casting for Recovery]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

The goal of the new network is to identify experts in specific kinds of 3-D printing, such as orthotics or surgical tools, and route design requests through those specific medical centers. [from Modern Healthcare]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

She doesn't volunteer just to help the airmen around her. She does it because of how it makes her feel and because she feels connected to those she helps. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

14 pioneers in female integration are just a sampling of the many women who have contributed to shaping the U.S. Army. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
03/17/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Debra opens up regarding her service, her transition, and how she uses art and photography for therapy.
03/16/2017 07:00 AM EDT

It was a celebration of women Wednesday at Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Navy base's centennial and Women's History Month. [from 10 On Your Side]
03/16/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Highlights from the March 15th Veterans' Employment and Training Service Twitter chat. [from Department of Labor]
03/16/2017 07:00 AM EDT

The exhibition, which represents all five branches of military service, spotlights women as Veterans and shines a light on the contributions, needs and experiences of women who have served in the military. [from Statesman Journal]
03/15/2017 07:00 AM EDT

Jerri Bell introduces the undiscovered richness of Douglas' long life (she died at 108!) as a prolific writer, Naval servicewoman in WWI, and political activist. [from The United States World War One Centennial Commission]
03/14/2017 07:00 AM EDT

March is Women's History month, and Mountain Home will celebrate with a Women's Health Expo next week. [from Johnson City Press]