Women Veterans

Just 20 years ago, VA served a little more than 150,000 women Veterans. This was before 9/11, an event that prompted so many American men and women to enlist and defend their country. Today, VA is serving more than 740,000 women Veterans.

Benita Swinners suffers from PTSD and is a survivor of military sexual trauma. Today, she has come to point in her life, thanks to VA, where she can talk about it. Here is her brave, candid story.

VA's Women Veterans Quick Start Guide offers a quick and easy summary of how to apply for VA benefits and what services and programs are available for females who served.

Lori Piestewa, a single mother of two, hoped to one day realize her goal of attaining a college degree. But in April 2003, she became the first Native American soldier and the first woman to die in the Iraq War. For this #NNAHM, we honor her service.

Each month, VA’s Center for Women Veterans profiles a different woman Veteran author as part of their Women Veteran Authors Book Corner. November’s author is Air Force Veteran Angelica “Angel” Pilato, who served from 1967 to 1972 on active duty and the Reserve from 1974-1991.

Twenty-five Veteran families received baby essentials, clothes, car seats and bedding. Community donors helped to make the third annual baby shower possible, this year a drive-thru event.

If you are a service woman or recently separated woman Veteran, there is training available for you to learn about the services available from VA. Sign up for a Women’s Health Transition session now.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, VA OSDBU would like to spotlight Le’Host Hair & Wigs, a Women-Owned Small Business supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors in the Veteran community.

Helping you prepare for a smoother transition to a healthy pregnancy. Don’t wait until you have that little bundle of joy to start eating well for you. Change your habits before becoming pregnant.

White Ribbon VA Month will be recognized by VA during October, which is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. White Ribbon VA encourages both men and women to commit to help end violence against others and to proudly wear a white ribbon to represent their commitment.

These are the top questions asked and answered during VA's Women Veteran Series on Veteran owned business resources, whole health resources like yoga and acupuncture, military sexual trauma, claims and appeals, and reproductive and women health services.

VA researchers spoke with women Veterans who gained weight after taking prescription medications to treat serious mental illness. They also interviewed providers who prescribe these medicines.