As an artist, accepted as a Women’s Veteran Artist finalist, I chose to represent fish. This March, you can see my art of a tarpon, as well as the other finalists’ art at 10 VA facilities across the nation.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Women’s Army Corps Veteran Violet Hill Askins […]
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Harrybelle Stark. Harry Belle served during World War I from 1916-1919. We honor her service.
April 6, 2017, marked the 100th anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I. People around the nation and the world recognized this significant event.
As the principal advisor to the Secretary on issues that affect women Veterans, representing us during the MyVA transformation is one of my top priorities, along with leading the Center for Women Veterans’ mission and activities.
Today, there are roughly 2 million living women Veterans, and while we are over nine percent of the total living Veteran population, our military service often is hidden in many articles, books, research and images depicting military heroes.
Four new members have been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises VA’s Secretary on issues and programs impacting women Veterans.
The second annual “Brain Trust: Pathways to InnoVAtion” event hosted by VA marked a moment on the calendar when partners from private industry, academia and government, all of whom are seeking to affect change in Veteran care and brain health, come together to discuss important policy decisions, propose new ideas, and share stories that inspire us.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Patricia Ann Franks. Patricia served in Navy Women’s Reserve (WAVES) from 1946 to 1953.
Her military service began as an enlisted WAAC Auxiliary (Private) in 1943, and continued until she retired in 1961 as a lieutenant colonel. She continued serving in retirement, supporting community, Army and veterans, and church activities.
In previous eras, women Veterans were less likely to self-identify as Veterans and may not have applied for all the benefits they earned through their service.
The Center for Women Veterans and VA Mental Health Services will partner during April to share how VA is engaging new voices and standing together to empower military sexual trauma survivors.