Women Veterans

August 26 is Women's Equality Day. One hundred two years ago this month, the 19th Amendment was ratified solidifying the right to vote for women.

Each month, the VA’s Center for Women Veterans profiles a different woman Veteran author as part of its Women Veteran Authors Book Corner. This month’s author is Navy Veteran Valerie Ormond, who served from 1984 to 2009.

Dr. Amy Street, deputy director of the National Center for PTSD Women’s Health Science Division, Boston VA, discusses military sexual trauma.

Preventive health care is important. Women Veterans, talk with your VA primary care provider about checkups, screenings, and vaccines you need.

Menopause is a natural part of aging that affects each person differently. Talk to your VA provider for help managing your symptoms.

This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army retired Master Sergeant Tanya R. Whitney, who served from 1983-2010.

The Kansas City VA's annual Salute to Women Veterans at Kansas City VA recognizes service and challenges of women Veterans.

Air Force Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran tells other women Veterans how VA women’s health care “Changed the whole trajectory of my life.”

Women Veterans Recognition Day is not a separate Veterans Day for women

This month’s Women Veteran Authors Book Corner author is U.S. Army Veteran Tamara D. Files, who served from 1989-to 1993.

Women Veterans experience a high prevalence of trauma. A May 26 provider webinar will discuss women Veterans and trauma-informed care.

“When they called, I told them I already had my baby and they said I was still welcome to come. It’s nice to be thought of, so here I am.”