Women In Military Service For America Memorial

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Winter Hours in Effect at Women's Memorial
As a reminder, the winter schedule is now in effect at the Memorial. As of Oct. 1, the Memorial will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until March 30.

Reserve Your 2012 Special Edition Women's Memorial Calendar
Please reserve your 2012 calendar no later than Nov. 30, so that we can adjust our final print quantity.
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Combined Federal Campaign Underway
As you make your charitable giving plans for this year, remember that the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc., (CFC# 11350) is one of the charities that federal employees can choose for their donations.
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Attention DC, MD, VA, WV, Women Veterans: Your Help is Needed!
An independent marketing firm is working with the VA to support its effort to provide healthcare services to Veterans in MD, DC, VA AND WV and is seeking to conduct interview with women veterans from these areas.
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Annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2011
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2011, at 3:00 p.m.
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Female Veteran Internship Fair, Oct. 26, 2011
Final Salute Inc. and the WAVE (Women As Veteran Entrepreneurs) are joining forces to host the first ever "Female Veteran Internship Fair" from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Oct. 26, 2011, at the Women's Memorial.
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Washington, DC, Military Veteran Hiring Event, Oct. 27, 2011
A MilitaryStars Mid-Atlantic Regional Hiring Event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Crystal City Sheraton in Arlington, VA.
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WREI/AND Women in the Military Conference, Oct. 27-28, 2011
"Women in the Military at the Crossroads" is the theme for the Women's Research and Education Institute/Alliance for National Defense (WREI/AND) ninth Conference on Women in the Military, which is set for Oct. 27-28, 2011, at the Women's Memorial.
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Midwest Regional Women Veterans Conference, Oct. 28, 2011
“Women Veterans as Change Agents for the Future” is the theme for the Regional Women Veterans Conference scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 28, 2011, in Kansas City, MO.
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Oklahoma Women Veterans Recognition Day, Oct. 29, 2011
Oklahoma women veterans, mark your calendars for the 27th annual Oklahoma Women Veterans Recognition Day program scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 9:30 a.m.
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Salt Lake City VA's Annual Women Veterans Celebration, Nov. 1, 2011
The Salt Lake City VA’s annual Women Veterans Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Event Center, Salt Lake Community College.
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Veterans Writing Project Washington, DC, Open Seminar, Nov. 5-6, 2011
The Veterans Writing Project open seminar for Fall 2011 will be held on November 5-6 at the George Washington University in Washington, DC.
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Greater Cincinnati Women Veterans Recognition Program, Nov. 18, 2011
The Greater Cincinnati Outstanding Women Veterans Awards Presentation and Luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2011, at the Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati.
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SSLA Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, Mar. 5-6, 2011—Save the Date
Mark your calendar for the 2012 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, which will be held March 5-6, 2012, at the Gaylord National Hotel, National Harbor, MD.
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You're My Hero Military Women's Edition—Submit Your Story
The Women's Memorial Foundation has joined forces with You're My Hero® Books and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour in the production of a book devoted to stories by and about military women.
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Don't Forget Those Military Discounts
Stores and services across the nation express their gratitude to those serving in our nation’s defense by offering military discounts.
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AcademyWomen Looking for Washington State Women Veteran iMentors
AcademyWomen asks you to consider becoming an online mentor to a woman veteran seeking employment.
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Authors, Journalists, Scholars and Researchers

From time to time, the Foundation is asked to help writers, scholars and researchers identify military women, past and present, who are willing to participate in surveys, studies and interviews for books, research papers or projects relating to women’s military service.
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On Exhibit

Women's Memorial Hosts Guest Artist-in-Residence, Chris Demarest
The Women's Memorial Foundation is delighted to welcome our first guest artist-in-residence, Chris Demarest.
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A New Generation of Warriors
A new special exhibit honoring the servicewomen of Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The exhibit speaks to the wartime experiences of these women through the memorabilia of 101st Airborne Division soldier CPL Jessica Ellis, who was killed in action on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Fallen Military Women Quilt Exhibit Extended
The Fallen Military Women Quilt exhibit, a tribute to the servicewomen who have lost their lives in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, has been extended indefinitely. The quilt contains the names of 113 of the servicewomen who have died in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Full Story

Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits
View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site.
Full Story

Online Exhibit: Oral History Highlight—'To Wear WASP Wings'
In this Oral History Highlight, learn about Lorraine Rodgers who was one of the 1,074 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who helped change women’s military history.
Full Story

In-Memoriam Honor Roll

The Women’s Memorial Foundation presents a special In-Memoriam Honor Roll in tribute to the service and sacrifice of the women who have died in defense of our nation since the Global War on Terror began.
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For Your Information

Item of the Month: "Never Salute with a Broken Garter—WWII with an Oregon WAVE".
Item #1401-283. Margaret Lutz, a member of the “greatest generation”, captures her years as a WWII WAVE in this charming and very informative book about military service in three corners of the United States during the war years. The Foundation staff highly recommends this short, literate and entirely enjoyable narrative about life as a WWII WAVE. SB 92pp. For more information, visit our store or call 800-222-2294/703-533-1155.

Update Your Information
Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us.
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Volunteers Needed
Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial.
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Employment Opportunities

Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation.
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Helpful Links

View links to veterans organizations and other resources.
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News You Can Use Click on any of the links below for the full text of the story. Also read about Upcoming Events. Winter Hours in Effect at Women's Memorial As a reminder, the winter schedule is now in effect at the Memorial. As of Oct. 1, the Memorial will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., until March 30. Reserve Your 2012 Special Edition Women's Memorial Calendar Please reserve your 2012 calendar no later than Nov. 30, so that we can adjust our final print quantity. Full Story Combined Federal Campaign Underway As you make your charitable giving plans for this year, remember that the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation, Inc., (CFC# 11350) is one of the charities that federal employees can choose for their donations. Full Story Attention DC, MD, VA, WV, Women Veterans: Your Help is Needed! An independent marketing firm is working with the VA to support its effort to provide healthcare services to Veterans in MD, DC, VA AND WV and is seeking to conduct interview with women veterans from these areas. Full Story
Feature Story
To find previous News You Can Use features, visit the Feature Story Archive.
News Briefs
Annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11, 2011 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the annual Women's Memorial Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. Full Story Female Veteran Internship Fair, Oct. 26, 2011 Final Salute Inc. and the WAVE (Women As Veteran Entrepreneurs) are joining forces to host the first ever "Female Veteran Internship Fair" from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Oct. 26, 2011, at the Women's Memorial. Full Story Washington, DC, Military Veteran Hiring Event, Oct. 27, 2011 A MilitaryStars Mid-Atlantic Regional Hiring Event is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Crystal City Sheraton in Arlington, VA. Full Story WREI/AND Women in the Military Conference, Oct. 27-28, 2011 "Women in the Military at the Crossroads" is the theme for the Women's Research and Education Institute/Alliance for National Defense (WREI/AND) ninth Conference on Women in the Military, which is set for Oct. 27-28, 2011, at the Women's Memorial. Full Story Midwest Regional Women Veterans Conference, Oct. 28, 2011 “Women Veterans as Change Agents for the Future” is the theme for the Regional Women Veterans Conference scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 28, 2011, in Kansas City, MO. Full Story Oklahoma Women Veterans Recognition Day, Oct. 29, 2011 Oklahoma women veterans, mark your calendars for the 27th annual Oklahoma Women Veterans Recognition Day program scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. Full Story Salt Lake City VA's Annual Women Veterans Celebration, Nov. 1, 2011 The Salt Lake City VA’s annual Women Veterans Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2011, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Taylorsville Redwood Campus Student Event Center, Salt Lake Community College. Full Story Veterans Writing Project Washington, DC, Open Seminar, Nov. 5-6, 2011 The Veterans Writing Project open seminar for Fall 2011 will be held on November 5-6 at the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Full Story Greater Cincinnati Women Veterans Recognition Program, Nov. 18, 2011 The Greater Cincinnati Outstanding Women Veterans Awards Presentation and Luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 1, 2011, at the Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati. Full Story SSLA Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, Mar. 5-6, 2011—Save the Date Mark your calendar for the 2012 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium, which will be held March 5-6, 2012, at the Gaylord National Hotel, National Harbor, MD. Full Story You're My Hero Military Women's Edition—Submit Your Story The Women's Memorial Foundation has joined forces with You're My Hero® Books and Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour in the production of a book devoted to stories by and about military women. Full Story Don't Forget Those Military Discounts Stores and services across the nation express their gratitude to those serving in our nation’s defense by offering military discounts. Full Story AcademyWomen Looking for Washington State Women Veteran iMentors AcademyWomen asks you to consider becoming an online mentor to a woman veteran seeking employment. Full Story
Authors, Journalists, Scholars and Researchers
From time to time, the Foundation is asked to help writers, scholars and researchers identify military women, past and present, who are willing to participate in surveys, studies and interviews for books, research papers or projects relating to women’s military service. Full Listing
On Exhibit
Women's Memorial Hosts Guest Artist-in-Residence, Chris Demarest The Women's Memorial Foundation is delighted to welcome our first guest artist-in-residence, Chris Demarest. Full Story A New Generation of Warriors A new special exhibit honoring the servicewomen of Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The exhibit speaks to the wartime experiences of these women through the memorabilia of 101st Airborne Division soldier CPL Jessica Ellis, who was killed in action on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2008, in Baghdad, Iraq. Full Story Fallen Military Women Quilt Exhibit Extended The Fallen Military Women Quilt exhibit, a tribute to the servicewomen who have lost their lives in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, has been extended indefinitely. The quilt contains the names of 113 of the servicewomen who have died in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Full Story Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site. Full Story Online Exhibit: Oral History Highlight—'To Wear WASP Wings' In this Oral History Highlight, learn about Lorraine Rodgers who was one of the 1,074 Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) who helped change women’s military history. Full Story
In-Memoriam Honor Roll
The Women’s Memorial Foundation presents a special In-Memoriam Honor Roll in tribute to the service and sacrifice of the women who have died in defense of our nation since the Global War on Terror began. Full Story
For Your Information
Item of the Month: "Never Salute with a Broken Garter—WWII with an Oregon WAVE". Item #1401-283. Margaret Lutz, a member of the “greatest generation”, captures her years as a WWII WAVE in this charming and very informative book about military service in three corners of the United States during the war years. The Foundation staff highly recommends this short, literate and entirely enjoyable narrative about life as a WWII WAVE. SB 92pp. For more information, visit our store or call 800-222-2294/703-533-1155. Update Your Information Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us. Read More Volunteers Needed Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial. Read More
Employment Opportunities
Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation. Full Listing
Helpful Links
View links to veterans organizations and other resources. Full Listing View News Feature Story Archives