During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.
On the Army birthday, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Beatrice Mary MacDonald, who received a Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Esther Jane McNeil, who served as a nurse in the Pacific theater during World War II and in the Korean War.
During Women’s History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Helen Girardi Veshosky, who served as a nurse during World War II.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Marjorie Heuer, who served in the WAVES.
VA nurse seeks ways to make a difference in the lives of the Veterans. Played crucial role in developing diabetes program.
Bay Pines VA: “We are honoring a legacy of service and we reflect that message with the establishment of a Women Veteran Wall.”
“Women have committed themselves to the defense of America and we are committed to providing them care and benefits.”
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Kathy Spangler, who served as a nurse in Afghanistan caring for American soldiers and Afghan citizens.
Sept. 14, 2023, is the 100th anniversary of VA providing health care services to women Veterans.
Women Veterans Recognition Day is a reminder that women have been an integral part of the United States military for decades.
This National Nurses Month, Freedom Sings USA will debut six songs written by VA Veteran nurses.