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First Lady Asks Women Veterans to Share Their Stories

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Category: History/Heritage - National

During a Women’s History Month event at the Capitol, Mrs. Obama encouraged women with military service to tell their stories. Brigadier General Wilma Vaught was honored at the event during which she recounted some her experiences. While women have overcome many challenges, the future holds many more as women enter all combat occupations. General Vaught reinforced that many women veterans still do not self-identify as veterans and are missing out on many services and benefits they've earned.

Read the full article at: MilitaryTimes