• #VetsTownHall Will Field Questions on Women Veterans

    #VetsTownHall Will Field Questions on Women Veterans

    Along with the Department of Labor, we’ll be co-hosting a [...]

  • Female Veterans in Agriculture: A Rising Opportunity

    Female Veterans in Agriculture: A Rising Opportunity

    Navy Veteran; Director, Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Fund

    Female Veterans comprise 15% of today’s military and make up a rapidly growing segment of the US veteran population. More than ever, they are pursuing careers and independent business ventures, often utilizing their diverse skills from military service.

  • Behind the Change: Portraits of Women Leading VA’s Transformation

    Behind the Change: Portraits of Women Leading VA’s Transformation

    When I sat down with several of VA’s women leaders [...]

  • You Can’t Do That

    You Can’t Do That

    U.S. Air Force Veteran

    In 1975, I enlisted in the Women’s Air Force, following the footsteps of Greatest Generation women fighting for the right to serve. Shortly thereafter, I saw it dismantled. Integrated into the “real” Air Force, women were able to serve as more than just nurses and secretaries.

  • Another Step in Quality Care for Female Vets

    Another Step in Quality Care for Female Vets

    Call it a sign of the times. Women have served [...]

  • The Invisible War—A Look into Military Sexual Trauma

    The Invisible War—A Look into Military Sexual Trauma

    U.S. Air Force Veteran

    As a combat zone Veteran with five deployments to the Middle East supporting the Persian Gulf War, I receive disability compensation and treatment at VA for PTSD and MST. Yes, MST is a real issue and needs to be treated, and yes, VA could be doing a better job, but will this documentary help?

  • Veteran: Redefining the Word

    Veteran: Redefining the Word

    “Kate, what exactly is a Veteran?” my friend Seth asked. [...]

  • Never Say “I am just an Airman or Reservist”

    Never Say “I am just an Airman or Reservist”

    U.S. Air Force Veteran

    I always say I have been in the Air Force for 50 years. I have been a dependent daughter, spouse, active duty and I am currently a participating Air Force Reservist. I was active duty from 1983 to 1992, and I have been a member of the Air Force Reserves since 1995.

  • The Definition of a Veteran

    The Definition of a Veteran

    U.S. Navy Veteran

    There are very few words that catch me quite like “Veteran.” It’s such a short word, but in today’s world, it means so much and identifies a person in just seven letters.

  • Women’s Health needs YOU!

    Women’s Health needs YOU!

    There has been a lot of discussion about Breast Cancer [...]

  • We Wore Combat Boots, Too

    We Wore Combat Boots, Too

    When I walked into the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center [...]

  • Women Veterans’ Health Research: A New Frontier

    Women Veterans’ Health Research: A New Frontier

    “Women are the fastest growing segment of the Veteran population.” You may have heard or seen this statistic many times, but it’s a powerful one. In VA research, this has meant not only expanding our knowledge of health conditions and diseases but making sure VA itself is prepared for the “surge” of female Veterans.