Nearly 300,000 women served during the Iraq War. Two decades later, they remain "invisible veterans"
The increase in women soldiers, and the visibility of their service, led to policy changes over the next 20 years. Christina Schauer...
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wvowtx
- Mar 28
- 1 min
New VA Mission Statement acknowledges commitment to all Veterans, families, caregivers & survivors.
BIG NEWS! On March 16, 2023, VA announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise to...
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wvowtx
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Monthly Women Veterans Get Together - HYBRID!
SATURDAY AT 9 AM – 10 AM Monthly Get-Together - EVERYONE! MVPN Abilene In person at 765 Orange Street, Abilene, Texas. or Attend...
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wvowtx
- Feb 3
- 1 min
El Paso Women Veterans Meeting 2/18/23
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 9 PM El Paso, TX Women Veterans American Legion Post 36 3730 Shell St. El Paso TX 79925
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wvowtx
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Black History Month - Women Who Made Military History
Cathay Williams 1866: First black female to enlist in the Army Williams enlisted in the Army using the name William Cathay, Nov. 15,...
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wvowtx
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Women Veterans Are Undercounted and Underserviced. STEM Careers Can Help - Opinion
REBECCA LEWIS , MANAGING PROJECT DIRECTOR, EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC) ON 12/1/22 AT 8:00 AM EST Women veterans are the fastest...
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wvowtx
- Nov 8, 2022
- 1 min
Spotlight on America: Service members at risk? Young female veterans face devastating breast cancer
https://fox17.com/news/spotlight-on-america/service-members-at-risk-young-female-veterans-face-devastating-breast-cancer-diagnoses-possib...
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wvowtx
- Aug 19, 2022
- 1 min
EL PASO LADIES! This survey is for YOU!
El Paso Women Veterans, COVID stopped the forward momentum we had going towards creating a group for all El Paso Women Veterans but now...
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wvowtx
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min
This July 4th, honor female veterans who have helped protect our independence - by Jennifer Silva
https://news.yahoo.com/amphtml/july-4th-honor-female-veterans-130011774.html#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16569647507570&referrer=https%3A%...
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wvowtx
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
Women Veteran Event Flyers
Here are several events happening for Texas Women that may be helpful or of interest to you.
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wvowtx
- Jun 22, 2022
- 1 min
Saturday Morning Coffee - Women Veterans in Abilene & the Big Country Area!
Ladies in the Abilene/Big Country area, you asked for it! We're having a CASUAL get-together on Saturday, July 2nd. Coffee, tea,...
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wvowtx
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Women Veterans Day - June 12th, 2022
ON JUNE 12, 1948, PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN SIGNED INTO LAW THE WOMEN’S ARMED SERVICES INTEGRATION ACT ALLOWING WOMEN TO SERVE AS REGULAR...
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wvowtx
- May 31, 2022
- 1 min
El Paso Women Veterans Day Brunch - Register - FREE!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-paso-county-women-veteran-day-brunch-tickets-329742116547
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wvowtx
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Small VA Pension Available for Low-Income Veterans and Survivors
While this benefit might not be a lot of money, those who are eligible will definitely benefit from the income. Please read and share...
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wvowtx
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
San Angelo / Concho Valley Women Veterans!
THURSDAY AT 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM WVS Monthly Meeting 125 S Browning St, San Angelo, TX 76903-6007 The Women Veterans Society will meet every...
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wvowtx
- Apr 14, 2022
- 2 min
SHARING: Get the most out of your My HealtheVet account - It's YOUR benefit!
Five Reasons to Upgrade Get the most out of your My HealtheVet account A My HealtheVet Premium account provides you with more tools and...
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wvowtx
- Feb 28, 2022
- 1 min
VA SEEKS INPUT ON MISSION STATEMENT
VA is seeking your input on how its mission statement may evolve to be more inclusive and representative of the changing needs of all...
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wvowtx
- Feb 16, 2022
- 1 min
Women Veterans Virtual Events!
Good afternoon ladies. Happy Hump Day! TVC's Women Veterans Program has three virtual events scheduled for March. All events are FREE!...
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wvowtx
- Dec 1, 2021
- 1 min
Monthly Virtual Women Veterans Networking Meeting - Dec. Topic: **Education Benefits**
Good morning. The Texas Veterans Commission - Women Veterans Program has one event planned for this month. All events are FREE! All...
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