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National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025 | Category: Sexual Harassment/Assault/Trauma - International
The month of April is “National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.” Sexual assault and harassment remain systemically prevalent in many United States organizations, agencies, and institutions including the United States military. Long-term prevention measures are needed to effect socio-cultural attitudinal change as well as ensure safe federal government work environments where employees can report incidences without fear of reprisal and/or retaliation and receive just knowledgeable and legal representation.
This link includes extensive “Military Sexual Assault” and “Military Sexual Trauma’” references.
This ongoing campaign intends to raise public awareness about sexual violence in our nation and its prevalence within federal, state, public, and private organizations, agencies, institutions, businesses, and societal subcultures.
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.
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.
Hegseth’s Views on Women in Combat, Infidelity, and More—In His Own Words
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | Category: Department of Defense - International
Read full article at link below for insight to Mr. Hegseth’s views. He was a nominee for the Secretary, Department of Defense, when the article was written. He is now the Secretary, Department of War, an action completed by President Trump’s “RESTORING THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF WAR, Executive Orders, September 5, 2025.
Human Trafficking Awareness Month (January 1-31)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Category: Human Trafficking/Sexual Exploitation - International
The Department of Defense “Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)” initiative:
Vision
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
Source: U.S. Department of Defense Website “Combatting Trafficking in Persons”, January 2025
Wreaths Across America Day (December 14, 2024)
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | 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 4,600 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.’
The laying of wreaths occurs on a Saturday in December annually. The date is posted on the “Wreaths Across America” website.
October 18th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Military Women’s Memorial (Chartered 1997)
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 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.