News
News: U.S. National Guard
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Category: Department of Defense - National
Current and past U.S. National Guard-released news is posted on this site with search capability.
Women’s History Month
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 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
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 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
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 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
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/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.
Southern California Wildfire Information for Veterans
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | Category: State Veteran Affairs - California
CalVet compiled resources to help veterans and their families stay informed and recover from the Southern California wildfires. Please visit the provided link.