News
Women’s History Month
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Category: History/Heritage - International
Every year in March, women’s continuing national and international contributions are studied, recognized and celebrated around the globe.
News: Department of Veterans Affairs
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Category: Department of Veterans Affairs - National
This link is focused on "Women Veteran" news. "VAntage Point" news is one way to keep up with some of what's happening in the Department of Veterans Affairs. At VAntage Point, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, they intend to stop "that same old way of communicating (or not communicating), toss it out the window, and be engaging not adversarial." See the VAntage "About" page. They want to provide women and men with military service, the nation's veterans, with information that will help and inform them. Their blog news includes a women veteran-focused article archive.
Perspectives: PBS Digital Library of Veteran and Military Stories of Service
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | Category: History/Heritage - International
PBS offers a digital library of veteran stories reflecting on generations past and present.
Search “veteran” or “military” on the PBS site to view their complete digital library.
Go Red for Women: National Heart Month
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | 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.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Sunday, January 22, 2023 | Category: Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation - International
The Department of Defense is hosting a conference on January 11, 2023, :30-11:00 a.m. EST at the Pentagon Auditorium.
The Department of Defense “Combating Trafficking in Persons” vision as of January 2023:
The Department of Defense (DoD) sustains an effective program to combat trafficking in persons in both its domestic and international environments.
Mission
To institutionalize Department of Defense Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP) policy and programs and set conditions for effective prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnering activities in concert with, and supportive of, national efforts.
Guiding Principles
Reduce the risk and incidence of trafficking in persons within DoD's garrison and deployed operations
Identify victims and help alleviate suffering
Improve monitoring and reporting
Identify criminal activity
Educate stakeholders on DoD's stance on trafficking in persons
Train all DoD personnel on combating trafficking in persons
Inform contractors of DoD CTIP policies and best practices
Wreaths Across America Day
Saturday, December 17, 2022 | Category: History/Heritage - International
Website Description:
‘Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.’
The laying of wreaths occurs the third Saturday in December annually.
National Veterans and Military Families Month
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Category: Advocacy/Outreach - National
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Use the information highlighted in this downloadable fact sheet to help you celebrate the strengths of military families and their contributions to the military community and our nation.
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products/national-veterans-and-military-families-month-fact-sheet-364/
This link below lists opportunities and activities scheduled around the nation.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Saturday, October 1, 2022 | Category: Mental Health - National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is October 1-31 annually. Domestic violence officially became a separate crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice when President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization act into law next week. Visit the August 9, 2018 Military Times article linked below authored by Leo Shane III.
October 18th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Military Women’s Memorial (Chartered 1997)
Friday, September 30, 2022 | Category: History/Heritage - National
The Military Women’s Memorial is a one-of-a-kind tribute to America’s Servicewomen, past and present. The Memorial features an education center, interactive exhibits, a world-class collection of military women’s stories.
October 1st is the annual memorial dedication anniversary day.
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Thursday, September 1, 2022 | Category: Mental Health - National
September is the month designated as the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Governmental and non-governmental agencies provide services to veterans and their families. Veterans and military can access the 24/7 VA Crisis Line at:
Dial 988 and then Press 1