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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sent this bulletin at 07/20/2021 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.

 

Live Whole Health #80: Relaxation practice
07/19/2021 04:01 PM EDT

Did you ever think that relaxation would take practice? When we were young it was easy to relax: We simply rested our bodies and minds when we were tired. How did our adult minds get so busy and filled with thoughts that make taking those important breaks so hard to do? This relaxation practice can help. [From VAntage Point]
Reminding maternity Veterans they are not alone
07/18/2021 02:00 PM EDT

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s Women Veterans Program hosted a series of drive-thru baby showers at community-based outpatient clinics for currently pregnant women Veterans or those who have delivered in the past year. [From VAntage Point]
Fresh Focus S6 #34: Caregiver Support Program
07/17/2021 09:00 AM EDT

During a nutrition assessment, a registered dietitian nutritionist will ask your Veteran a lot of questions, but also to you, the caregiver. Being a caregiver comes with a unique set of challenges, and the Caregiver Support Program can help. [From VAntage Point]
16 women Veterans who 'deserve our recognition': 100 Years of Heroes
07/16/2021 03:37 PM EDT

100 Years of Heroes: 16 women were recognized by the Pennsylvania Commission for Women. [From Penn Live Patriot-News]
Woman Veteran of the Week #LOCWVW
07/16/2021 01:55 PM EDT

Every single woman who served has a story! You Story Matters. It is a piece of history that needs to be told. The Center for Women Veterans has partnered with the Library of Congress Veterans History Project to boost more WOMEN VETERANS to tell their story. Become a part of #Herstory - Tell your Story Now. #VAWomenVets Read about Staff Sergeant Eva Romero Jacques. She enlisted to serve in World War II in the Army Air Forces/Corps. She escaped disaster, when a plane on which she was to take on a tour of New Guinea crashed in the jungle. [From Library of Congress]
1st female sailor completes Navy special warfare training
07/15/2021 08:11 PM EDT

1st Woman to complete Navy Special Warfare Training. Congratulations to the U.S. Navy Sailor who has not yet been named. #Trailblazer [From Wavy.com]
'Women Veteran Boot Camp Accelerator' empowers entrepreneurs
07/15/2021 03:58 PM EDT

The Department of Veterans Affairs and the PenFed Foundation brought together 80 women Veteran entrepreneurs for a six-month accelerator program, July 13 that would prepare them for sustainability and growth in federal and commercial marketplaces.
Patriot plaza: Okaloosa County's women's veteran memorial set to open on Veterans Day
07/15/2021 03:58 PM EDT

Okaloosa County, FL: Women Veterans memorial, eight bronze, life-sized statue set to open on Veterans Day. [From NWF Daily News]
TRADOC Welcomes First Female Deputy Commanding General
07/15/2021 03:58 PM EDT

First woman Deputy Commanding General at U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Congratulations U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Maria Gervais. [From Defense Visual Information Distribution Service]
Women Veterans Resource Fair returns this Saturday to raise awareness, build bonds
07/15/2021 03:58 PM EDT

The Stark County Veterans Service Commission will hold its Women Veterans Resource Fair to raise awareness and connect them with services. [From The Repository]
LA County Military Veteran Affairs resiliency program for women Veterans
07/13/2021 07:04 PM EDT

The L A County Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) and The Wolf Connection are partnering to provide women Veterans a free course in resiliency, especially for those affected by trauma. [From Los Angeles Blade]
Portrait of success: Veteran pays it forward
07/13/2021 07:04 PM EDT

U. S. Navy Captain (Ret) Laura Hatcher, CWV 2021 Woman Veteran Trailblazer – Pays it forward. [From Inside NOVA]
07/13/2021 #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Melissa Gregg
07/13/2021 11:31 AM EDT

Born in October 1981, Melissa Gregg grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. At the age of 18, she enlisted in the Navy because she wanted to travel and see the world. [From VAntage Point]

We honor your service, Melissa!