Women In Military Service For America Memorial

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Click on any of the links below for the full text of the story. Also read about Upcoming Events.

Hours of Operation at the Women's Memorial
Beginning May 6, 2013, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial will be open daily from 8am to 5pm.

The change in hours is a cost saving measure and is in keeping with adjustments to summer hours announced earlier for the Smithsonian Museums and National Archives. The change in hours does not affect scheduling for private evening events.

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News Briefs

Women's Memorial Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony, Nov. 11
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Women's Memorial annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2012, at 3:00 p.m.
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Restaurants Observe Veterans Day with Special Deals
A growing number of restaurants and companies are choosing to honor America’s veterans this Veterans Day weekend by offering a variety of “free” meals and food items or discounts. Most require proof of prior or current military service. Among the ever-growing list of companies honoring veterans are Applebee’s, Olive Garden, Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s, Golden Corral, Denny’s, Red Robin, Famous Daves, Red Lobster, and California Pizza Kitchen. Diners are encouraged to verify locations, hours and participation, as well as any restrictions, by visiting restaurant websites. For a list of more restaurants and companies, visit The Military Wallet website.

Reserve your 2013 Women’s Memorial Calendar: Rendering Honors
Our 20th Special Edition Women’s Memorial Calendar is about to go to print!
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Tell 3 Women—Pay Forward the Legacy Registration Campaign Underway
Tell 3 Women—Pay Forward the Legacy is the Women’s Memorial Foundation’s latest effort to help the nation’s 2.5 million women veterans, past and present, take their rightful place in history.
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Combined Federal Campaign Underway
The 2012-13 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is underway.
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More and More Stores and Services Added to Military Discounts List
More than 200 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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Authors, Journalists, Scholars & 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

The Greatest Generation: A Visual Tribute
The Greatest Generation: A Visual Tribute is a collection of 50 plus portraits of the men and women of World War II.
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A New Generation of Warriors
A 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 Operation 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

Update Your Information
Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status, telephone number 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. Hours of Operation at the Women's Memorial Beginning May 6, 2013, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial will be open daily from 8am to 5pm. The change in hours is a cost saving measure and is in keeping with adjustments to summer hours announced earlier for the Smithsonian Museums and National Archives. The change in hours does not affect scheduling for private evening events.
	Feature Story
To find previous News You Can Use features, visit the Feature Story Archive.
	News Briefs
Women's Memorial Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony, Nov. 11 Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Women's Memorial annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. Full Story Restaurants Observe Veterans Day with Special Deals A growing number of restaurants and companies are choosing to honor America’s veterans this Veterans Day weekend by offering a variety of “free” meals and food items or discounts. Most require proof of prior or current military service. Among the ever-growing list of companies honoring veterans are Applebee’s, Olive Garden, Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, McCormick & Schmick’s, Golden Corral, Denny’s, Red Robin, Famous Daves, Red Lobster, and California Pizza Kitchen. Diners are encouraged to verify locations, hours and participation, as well as any restrictions, by visiting restaurant websites. For a list of more restaurants and companies, visit The Military Wallet website. Reserve your 2013 Women’s Memorial Calendar: Rendering Honors Our 20th Special Edition Women’s Memorial Calendar is about to go to print! Full Story Tell 3 Women—Pay Forward the Legacy Registration Campaign Underway Tell 3 Women—Pay Forward the Legacy is the Women’s Memorial Foundation’s latest effort to help the nation’s 2.5 million women veterans, past and present, take their rightful place in history. Full Story Combined Federal Campaign Underway The 2012-13 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is underway. Full Story More and More Stores and Services Added to Military Discounts List More than 200 stores and services across the nation express their gratitude to those serving in our nation’s defense by offering military discounts. Full Story
	Authors, Journalists, Scholars & 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
The Greatest Generation: A Visual Tribute The Greatest Generation: A Visual Tribute is a collection of 50 plus portraits of the men and women of World War II. Full Story A New Generation of Warriors A 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 Operation 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
Update Your Information Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status, telephone number 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