U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - News Update
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 04/04/2017 09:00 AM EDT
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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.
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The rooms are ready, the beds made, the gift baskets of toothbrushes and shampoo sit on the dressers. [from The News Tribune]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Army Brig. Gen. Karen Gibson said she's definitely achieved success over the past 31 years, leading at every level and traveling the world, but her current assignment ranks at the top. [from U.S. Army]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The VA is seeking to ensure that at least one expert in women's mental health is in each VA system nationally. [from New Haven Register]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
She says she sees herself as a "listening ear" for the White House, someone who can report back to the president on the challenges military women face. [from Military Times]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The #ShesBadass campaign, launched on the last day of Women's History Month, includes stories of women Veterans discussing their service, post-military life and challenges. [from Military Times]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Pathways for Change will work with H.E.R. Foundation Inc., another Pensacola-area nonprofit that plans to open a homeless shelter for up to 10 female Veterans in August. [from Pensacola News Journal]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
USAF Lt. Col. Christine Mau Is The First Woman to Fly the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This Is Why It Does, And Doesn't Matter. [from The Aviationist]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
They are the first women to complete the Army's most demanding combat training school in almost 17 months. [from Task & Purpose]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Art is one of the disciplines some of them practice to ease the transition to civilian life. [from Houston Public Media]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
The first female Marine to join the infantry through the traditional entry-level training process. [from The Voice of America]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Pretty big day for female chiefs all around the Navy. [from Navy Times]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Younger women Veterans are coming to the VA for primary care, mental health care, emergency care and even maternity care. [from ABC 10 News]
But ask women veterans who’ve experienced homelessness if they sense that they’re invisible, and the
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Women Veterans, including women Veterans with children, are the fastest growing group of homeless Veterans today. [from The Huffington Post]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Women continue to break through the barriers of military service. It's been nearly two years since the Pentagon announced that all combat jobs are opened to women. [from U.S. Department of Defense]
04/03/2017 07:00 AM EDT
During World War II, women put in motion a huge cultural shift, when they answered a call to serve their country at war. Today they are chasing America's enemies and doing good on the seas. [from Communities Digital News]
04/02/2017 07:00 AM EDT
We honor her service.
03/31/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Did you miss the Facebook Live Video Tour? #ExploreVA
03/31/2017 07:00 AM EDT
We honor her service.
03/31/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Got Your 6 #ShesBadass video highlights the service of Kirstie Ennis, Tigon Abalos, Mylee Cardenas, and Skye Marshall. [from Got Your 6]
03/30/2017 07:00 AM EDT
We honor your service, Tracey!
03/30/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has many faces and the cure is not one-size-fits-all. [from PBS News Hour]
03/30/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Government Matters sat down with two government officials working to expand resources and raise awareness for women Veterans. [from Government Matters]
03/29/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Women with serious mettle now have the opportunity to serve in some of the military's toughest jobs. [from The Military Officers Association of America]
03/29/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Kayla Williams, VA's director of the Center for Women Veterans, spoke with attendees of The American Legion's Women Veterans Focus Group. [from The American Legion]
03/29/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Women Veteran-owned small businesses represent a burgeoning economic powerhouse in the military small business community. [from PR Newswire]
03/28/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Engaging military-connected women beyond the classroom. [from The Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University]
03/28/2017 07:00 AM EDT
These monuments honor women of all positions, ranks, titles and backgrounds, and from all conflicts in our history.
03/28/2017 07:00 AM EDT
See how the Center for Women Veterans is transforming care.
03/28/2017 07:00 AM EDT
Women's History Month Exhibits Bring More Recognition to Female Combat Vets [from DoD Live]
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