2008 Feature Story Archive

Silver Star Medic: Second Woman Soldier Awarded Silver Star for Gallantry in Combat
Army medic SPC Monica Lin Brown ran through enemy fire to help five wounded soldiers who were crawling from a burning HMMWV. Her efforts to first shield the wounded and then move them to a safer location earned her the second Silver Star in US military history awarded to a woman for action in direct combat.
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Voices of Valor:
A Tribute to America's Servicewomen in the Global War on Terror

The Foundation celebrated Women's History Month in March with a special salute to servicewomen who have served in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Five women, decorated for their service in the Global War on Terror, are featured.
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Have a Heart: Showing America's Veterans and Servicemembers You Care
Let a servicemember know that you appreciate his or her service to our country by sending a Valentine's greeting, or stop by and cheer a hospitalized veteran.
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America's Giving Challenge and You: How You Can Help the Women's Memorial Foundation Earn $50,000
The Women's Memorial Foundation has an opportunity to receive a $50,000 grant but we need you to help make it happen.
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