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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 12/26/2018 08:27 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 @VAWomenVets.

 

 

First Enlisted Woman Earns Her Sapper Tab
12/19/2018 06:01 PM EST

The Sapper Leader Course has graduated its first female enlisted soldier, according to an Army release, more than three years after the 12B combat engineer military occupational specialty opened to women. Sgt. Hailey Falk, 23, received her Sapper tab on Dec. 7, according to the release. [From Army Times]

New Female Dress Blue Coat Brings Marines Closer to an Identical, Equal Standard
12/19/2018 06:00 PM EST

Human nature resists change and that is why the military, specifically the Marine Corps, prides itself on adapting and overcoming. In 2013, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus began discussing unisex uniform options. [From Marine Corps Times]

Women Veterans: Managing Post Deployment Stress
12/18/2018 10:00 AM EST

Despite good food, bright lights, and cheer, the holidays come with stress. The pressures, particularly on women, to cook special meals, give gifts, and decorate can be too much. If you are a woman Veteran who has recently left the service, the strain of it all can be particularly tough. [From VAntage Point]