U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs CWV - News Update
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 03/12/2019 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 @VAWomenVets.
President Donald J. Trump is proposing a total of $220.2 billion in his fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a 9.6 percent increase above fiscal 2019. “The budget request will ensure the nation’s Veterans receive high-quality health care and timely access to benefits and services,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. [From VAntage Point]
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Jeanne A. Urbin Markle. Jeanne served in the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967. [From VAntage Point]
We honor her service.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army and Air Force Veteran Elis Salamone. Elis served from 1985 to 2014. [From VAntage Point]
We honor your service, Elis!
Women make up about ten percent of the Veteran population in the United States and are one of the fastest growing groups of Veterans. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has pledged to be more responsive as the population of women Veterans, including those who are patients at many VA medical facilities across the country doubles – and in some cases triples over the next 10 years. [From VAntage Point]
Throughout March people across the country will celebrate Women’s History Month, paying tribute to the vital role women have played in United States history. Generations of women have courageously blazed trails, broken barriers and fundamentally changed our society. [From VAntage Point]
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Anna Marie Hulick. Anna served during World War II from 1943 to 1945. [From VAntage Point]
We honor her service.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Maginia Sajise Morales. Maginia served from 1989-2004. [From VAntage Point]
We honor your service, Maginia!
VA has completely overhauled VA.gov – a new design with the features and function Veterans want. The site provides a modern digital experience with straightforward language and easy-to-use navigation. Users now have all their VA needs in one location. [From VAntage Point]
Get the Recruitment & Retention, Employment & Integration, Well Being & Treatment, Servicwomen in the News, Women Veterans, and Upcoming Events DACOWITS news from March 1, 2019. [From DACOWITS]
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