News, stories and other information about Women Veterans.
Women service members and Veterans have benefited from many different support programs. But the vast majority of them are still built to meet the needs of men. SWAN is committed to changing that. There are currently 40,000+ non-profits serving the needs of Veterans. Yet SWAN is the only one advocating for women Veterans and servicewomen of every branch, rank, and era of service.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Service Women’s Action Network Read More »
In recent years, June 12th has unofficially become Women Veterans Day in the United States. There is a fierce debate in the Veteran community this time each year—even among women Veterans. Should there should be a separate day recognizing women who served in the military?
The Significance of June 12th for Women Who Served in the Military Read More »
by Jeni Brett Every time I read a story on the news about a military woman who was harassed at her
I Decided to Become the Safe Place that I so Desperately Needed Read More »
Women Veterans Day exists apart from Veterans Day to honor the work of women in the US Armed Forces and recognize
Women Veterans Day Summed Up in One Powerful Image Read More »
A JOB-SPECIFIC CALLING Jessica Rosa comes from a family with a long history of military service, yet her own military experience
Jessica Rosa: A Coast Guard Veteran’s Story Read More »
The Military Women’s Memorial is the only national memorial that documents and celebrates the vital and long-overlooked contributions of women in our nation’s military history. This Women’s History Month, you can help Lady Vet support the Military Women’s Memorial mission to honor all women, past and present, who serve our nation. During the month of March, a portion of all purchases made in the Lady Vet Shop will be donated directly to the Military Women’s Memorial.
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Military Women’s Memorial Read More »
Final Salute, Inc is a non-profit filling a critical gap in services within the Veteran space. Every day, they help homeless women Veterans and their children find safety, stability and hope. While Final Salute is based in the Washington DC Metro area, the organization has assisted more than 7,000 women Veterans and their children in 32 states and territories.
Nonprofit Spotlight: Final Salute Read More »
Any woman who’s ever served her country knows what it feels like when other people assume that couldn’t possibly be you. The complete look of surprise, the automatic glossing over, even the occasional angry assumption that you don’t belong. The subtle (or sometimes blatant) distrust that spurs people to challenge women on their Veteran status, while taking men at their word.
Veterans Look Like You Read More »
Monifa Caines is an entrepreneur and Veteran of the US Air Force. Her story of entrepreneurship is as personal as it
Monifa Caines: From Air Force Officer to Entrepreneur Read More »
She goes to the club for a service meeting…
and is approached by the district president of the auxiliary,
Because in a Veteran Service Organization, if you’re a woman you must be a spouse
She goes to the VA to check in for an appointment…
and the person at the desk never looks up, as they say “How can I help you, Sir?”
Because if you’re there for treatment, you must be a man
A Women Veterans Day Read More »
To join the Army and fire a gun would have been surprising enough, but when people learn that Fowler is a Navy Veteran and once drove a ship, eyes grow big and mouths hang open. “I can’t see you doing that!” is a common response. She is proud but casual about her service and responds with a smile and a shrug. It was just what she did, and she doesn’t regret it for a moment.
This Navy Veteran Drove a Billion Dollar War Ship When She Was 18 Read More »
Trigger Warning: The following is an anonymous personal account of survival after MST. Please see our list of resources at the
THE WORD I COULD NOT SAY: A VETERAN’S JOURNEY OF SURVIVAL AFTER MST Read More »
