Women Veterans

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Abbie Bennett

June 18, 2019 - 10:32 am

June 12 could become Women Veterans Appreciation Day if this bill passes

Three women veterans in Congress introduced a bill to create a day to honor their fellow service members.

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June 17, 2019 - 10:40 am

These two females were the first to hold both top positions at the elite Helicopter Training Squadron 8

HT-8 is the Navy’s oldest active helicopter training squadron and is responsible for flying more than 26,000 flight hours and graduating an estimated 168 naval aviators every year.

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Kaylah Jackson

June 14, 2019 - 9:55 am

Lawmaker wants Navy ship named after first female sailor killed in Syria

Of the 289 active duty Navy ships, five are named after women.

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Abbie Bennett

June 13, 2019 - 12:10 pm

New bill would require VA hospitals to have services for women veterans' health

The Women Veterans Equal Access to Quality Care Act would ensure women vets can access the healthcare they need.

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Elizabeth Howe

June 13, 2019 - 11:54 am

The fight for fully gender-integrated Marine Corps boot camp continues

Speier's amendment passed the House Armed Services Committee by a 31 to 26 vote.

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Julia LeDoux

June 10, 2019 - 2:29 pm

Veteran runs a mile for each service woman killed since 9/11

“I can't bring those women back, I can't heal broken hearts, but if by running, I helped one family member or friend of one of those women feel better for even a second, then I consider it a success."

Abbie Bennett

June 06, 2019 - 2:59 pm

Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager set to become first woman to command a U.S. Army Infantry Division

Brig. Gen. Yeager will assume command of the 40th Infantry Division on June 29.

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Kaylah Jackson

June 03, 2019 - 5:08 pm

National Guardsman creates fashion-forward accessories for on and off duty

She had trouble locating purses that were in regulation. So she started a fashion business of her own.

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Abbie Bennett

May 31, 2019 - 10:51 am

A new veterans memorial is being built in Florida. It’s underwater.

On a Florida beach stand 12 silent service members, eyes toward the sea. One is a World War II pilot, his flight helmet on his hip. Another is a sailor, binoculars in hand. A marine in dress blues stands sharply at attention. One carries a fallen comrade on his back. At his feet are the words “No...

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Kaylah Jackson

May 30, 2019 - 9:54 am

Battle for equality continues for these women veterans serving in Congress

From childcare to motto changes, military women on the hill are on a mission to make the VA a better place for women.

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June 12 could become Women Veterans Appreciation Day if this bill passes

These two females were the first to hold both top positions at the elite Helicopter Training Squadron 8

Lawmaker wants Navy ship named after first female sailor killed in Syria

New bill would require VA hospitals to have services for women veterans' health

The fight for fully gender-integrated Marine Corps boot camp continues

Veteran runs a mile for each service woman killed since 9/11

Brig. Gen. Laura Yeager set to become first woman to command a U.S. Army Infantry Division

National Guardsman creates fashion-forward accessories for on and off duty

A new veterans memorial is being built in Florida. It’s underwater.

Battle for equality continues for these women veterans serving in Congress

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