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Constitution Day: September 17th Annually
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Category: Congress - National
Site excerpt:
‘Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens.
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. We encourage all Americans to observe this important day in our nation's history by attending local events in your area. Celebrate Constitution Day through activities, learning, parades and demonstrations of our Love for the United State of America and the Blessings of Freedom Our Founding Fathers secured for us.’
Women’s Equality Day: August 26, 2024
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | Category: History/Heritage - National
The History of Women’s Equality Day
At the behest of Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY), in 1971 and passed in 1973, the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as “Women’s Equality Day.” The date was selected to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention, in Seneca Falls, New York. The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. Workplaces, libraries, organizations, and public facilities now participate with Women’s Equality Day programs, displays, video showings, or other activities.
Excerpt from “National Women’s History Alliance” website, August 1, 2021
Go Red for Women: National Heart Month
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Category: Health Care - National
February is the national campaign month to raise awareness about women's heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women with and without military service. Please click on link for more information.
Brochure: Disaster Assistance to Veterans
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
Following a disaster, the VA can assist you if you encounter challenges. This brochure, published by the OFFICE OF OPERATIONS, SECURITY, & PREPAREDNESS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND RESILIENCE provides contact information for most of the benefits services and programs the VA offers to veterans.
The brochure does not list medical center, clinics, or Vet Center information. Veterans should contact their VA Medical Center or Community Based Out-Patient Clinic for medical assistance.
Disaster and Emergency Assistance: Southern California Wildfires, Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
Visit this site for factual disaster relief assistance.
Directors of the VA Center for Women Veterans and Minority Veterans Were Dismissed
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Category: Health Care - National
Both appointed directors were dismissed on January 29, 2025. These and other VA staff changes were directed by President Donald Trump’s Administration.
News: Protect Our Defenders
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Category: Military Justice - National
The "Protect Our Defenders News Blog" posts news relative to their day-to-day work with the "women and men in uniform who have been raped or sexually assaulted by fellow service members. Protect Our Defenders seeks to fix the military training, investigation and adjudication systems related to sexual violence and harassment--systems that often re-victimize assault survivors by blaming them while failing to hold perpetrators accountable."
They work with survivors, have an in-depth understanding of military process and procedure, and respectfully work with others to promote change from within. It is their belief that "it is a human right to work and live in a safe and respectful environment and fostering this environment within the military’s ranks will make the military more effective. Whether advocating for reform, filing a legal brief, providing legal support, or coordinating peer support for survivors; each project and activity manifests POD’s core values."
Nancy Parrish, Founder & CEO, is a human rights activist, philanthropist, and investor. POD President, Don Christensen, Colonel, USAF (Ret.) served as chief prosecutor for the United States Air Force between 2010 and 2014. He served as a trial counsel, defense counsel or military judge for every year of his 23-year career in the United States Air Force. His full bio is posted on the POD site.
News: Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
Founded in 2007, the Service Women's Action Network's (SWAN) "goal is to ensure all service women have access to the information, tools and support they need to reach their personal and professional goals during and following their years of service." SWAN advocated for "opening all military jobs to service women, holding sex offenders accountable in the military justice system, eliminating barriers to disability claims for those who have experienced military sexual trauma, and expanding access to services for a broad range of reproductive healthcare services."
SWAN knows their "work has only just begun." Their Steering Committee includes active duty and veteran servicewomen.
News: Department of Veterans Affairs "Center for Women Veterans"
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
The "Center for Women Veterans" posts "News for Women Veterans" on the page linked below. If you are interested in receiving automatic e-mail or text messaging updates, you can subscribe at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new?qsp=USVA_1.
News/Events: Military Women’s Memorial
Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Category: History/Heritage - National
The Military Women’s Memorial posts "News You Can Use” on their website in addition to archived news and upcoming events.