Focus on Female Veterans in “I’m One” Campaign

Date Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Category: Health Care - National

The VA’s Women’s Heath Services “I’m One” campaign intends to raise awareness of VA benefits available for female veterans. A recent study indicated that only 37 percent of female veterans felt recognized, respected and valued in civilian life. Today, women account for 8 percent of all U.S. military veterans. Over 280,000 women served in Afghanistan or Iraq since Sept. 11, 2001. Women account for 20 percent of new recruits, 14.5 percent of the active duty force, and 18 percent of the reserve force.

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