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Breakfast Champion:
Army Veteran Wheelchair Racer Chosen for Cheerios Box
Generations of breakfast eaters have gazed across the kitchen table at the pictures of all-star athletes on the front of a cereal box. Hank Aaron, Esther Williams, Lance Armstrong, and Chris Everett have all shared a breakfast table with America. This year, it’s Army veteran and wheelchair racer Holly Koester’s turn.
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Send Deployed Mothers A Thank You This Mother's Day
Nearly 122,000 mothers are among those serving in today’s US Armed Forces, the Department of Defense estimated in 2007. Of those, at least 7,000 are deployed in the Global War on Terror this Mother’s Day, May 11.
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New VA Women's Health Chief Takes Office
Dr. Patricia M. Hayes took the helm as Chief Consultant for the VA’s Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group, in April 2008.
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Happy Birthday Navy Nurse Corps!
Veterans of the Navy Nurse Corps will gather Saturday, May 2, at the Women’s Memorial for a memorial service as part of the anniversary celebration of the Corps’ 100th birthday.
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Veterans' Benefits Booklet Update
The newest edition of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook is now available.
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Army Reserve Moves into 100th Year
The Army Reserve celebrated its 100th Anniversary April 23. On that day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Army’s first federal Reserve forces, the Medical Reserve Corps.
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2008 National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues
The Department of Veteran's Affairs' Center for Women Veterans will hold its annual National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues June 20-22, 2008, at the Westin Washington, DC City Center Hotel.
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Coast Guard Woman Carries Olympic Torch for 2008 Games
A two-minute relay race may not seem like a big accomplishment to most, but for a Coast Guard seaman from Integrated Support Command (ISC), Alameda, CA, running this short distance put her in the history books.
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Congress Considers Bills to Improve Women Veterans Health Care
Congress is considering the Women Veterans Health Improvement Act (HR4107) introduced April 9, 2008.
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Military Personnel and Dependents Can Visit Theme Parks Free
Anheuser-Busch is opening the doors of its theme parks, free of charge, to Active Duty, activated or drilling Reservists and National Guardsmen.
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Calling All 10th Anniversary Attendees
The Women's Memorial is gathering photos (digital and prints) from its 10th Anniversary Celebration for possible use in future projects, including an upcoming issue of "The Register."
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Women Marines Association Essay Contest
The Marine Corps Association, in coordination with the Women Marines Association and the Women’s Memorial Foundation, is sponsoring an educational essay contest.
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On Exhibit

Special Exhibit to Debut in May
“The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq” will be on display at the Women's Memorial from May 14, 2008, to Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 116 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq.
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Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve?
Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16
In this new Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enslited in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II.
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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.
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For Your Information

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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Item of the Month: In and Out of Harm's Way
Item # 1401-091S. Learn of the courage, patriotism and sense of adventure of the more than 150,000 nurses who have served since 1908 in the Navy Nurse Corps. Author CAPT Doris M. Sterner, NC USN, Ret., tells the Corps’ history in stories and related information, collected through her research, interviews and correspondence. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.

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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	Feature Story
Breakfast Champion: Army Veteran Wheelchair Racer Chosen for Cheerios Box Generations of breakfast eaters have gazed across the kitchen table at the pictures of all-star athletes on the front of a cereal box. Hank Aaron, Esther Williams, Lance Armstrong, and Chris Everett have all shared a breakfast table with America. This year, it’s Army veteran and wheelchair racer Holly Koester’s turn. Full Story
	News Briefs
Send Deployed Mothers A Thank You This Mother's Day Nearly 122,000 mothers are among those serving in today’s US Armed Forces, the Department of Defense estimated in 2007. Of those, at least 7,000 are deployed in the Global War on Terror this Mother’s Day, May 11. Full Story New VA Women's Health Chief Takes Office Dr. Patricia M. Hayes took the helm as Chief Consultant for the VA’s Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group, in April 2008. Full Story Happy Birthday Navy Nurse Corps! Veterans of the Navy Nurse Corps will gather Saturday, May 2, at the Women’s Memorial for a memorial service as part of the anniversary celebration of the Corps’ 100th birthday. Full Story Veterans' Benefits Booklet Update The newest edition of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents handbook is now available. Full Story Army Reserve Moves into 100th Year The Army Reserve celebrated its 100th Anniversary April 23. On that day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt created the Army’s first federal Reserve forces, the Medical Reserve Corps. Full Story 2008 National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues The Department of Veteran's Affairs' Center for Women Veterans will hold its annual National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues June 20-22, 2008, at the Westin Washington, DC City Center Hotel. Full Story Coast Guard Woman Carries Olympic Torch for 2008 Games A two-minute relay race may not seem like a big accomplishment to most, but for a Coast Guard seaman from Integrated Support Command (ISC), Alameda, CA, running this short distance put her in the history books. Full Story Congress Considers Bills to Improve Women Veterans Health Care Congress is considering the Women Veterans Health Improvement Act (HR4107) introduced April 9, 2008. Full Story Military Personnel and Dependents Can Visit Theme Parks Free Anheuser-Busch is opening the doors of its theme parks, free of charge, to Active Duty, activated or drilling Reservists and National Guardsmen. Full Story Calling All 10th Anniversary Attendees The Women's Memorial is gathering photos (digital and prints) from its 10th Anniversary Celebration for possible use in future projects, including an upcoming issue of "The Register." Full Story Women Marines Association Essay Contest The Marine Corps Association, in coordination with the Women Marines Association and the Women’s Memorial Foundation, is sponsoring an educational essay contest. Full Story
	On Exhibit
Special Exhibit to Debut in May “The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq” will be on display at the Women's Memorial from May 14, 2008, to Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 116 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq. Full Story Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve? Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16 In this new Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enslited in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II. 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
	For Your Information
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. Full Story Volunteers Needed Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial. Full Story Item of the Month: In and Out of Harm's Way Item # 1401-091S. Learn of the courage, patriotism and sense of adventure of the more than 150,000 nurses who have served since 1908 in the Navy Nurse Corps. Author CAPT Doris M. Sterner, NC USN, Ret., tells the Corps’ history in stories and related information, collected through her research, interviews and correspondence. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.
	Employment Opportunities
Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation. Full Story
	Helpful Links
View links to veterans organizations and other resources. Full Story