"I was getting high fives and I was smiling and crying. I was the last finisher. I felt like a million bucks."
This Navy Veteran has achieved balance of mind, body and spirit through sports and physical activity.
The Center for Women Veterans is launching dedicated social media channels March 1 as "VAWomenVets" on Facebook and Twitter to engage women Veterans on topics important to them.
Angie Wiger joined the Army in 2001 and served with the 38th Personnel Services Battalion in Vilseck, Germany from 2001 to 2004.
It took the threat of dealing with a medical emergency overseas for Beverly Buchanan to push doctors for an explanation to what was causing the symptoms she’d been experiencing for more than two months. It turned out to be a major blockage in her main coronary artery, and would require open-heart bypass surgery.
Kayla Williams discusses the mission of the Center for Women Veterans and the care and resources VA provides for our women Veterans.
Women were featured prominently during the 2018 Student Veterans of American convention due to feedback requesting additional programming for women.
Army Veteran Anna Mae Hays was the first woman in the military to be promoted to a general officer rank.
Four new members have been appointed to VA’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, an expert panel that advises the secretary on issues and programs impacting women Veterans.
Listening to women Veterans’ experiences is the first step toward designing and implementing tailored solutions for women veterans.
Women Veterans attend Healing in Nature Retreat which promotes whole health and wellness to help women Veterans explore personal wellness goals. “My best six days since coming home.”
These trailblazing women came from all walks of life and were each personally inspired to make a difference in the lives of others by joining the Marine Corps.