Women In Military Service For America Memorial

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Women's Memorial Welcomes Pack of Lionesses:
Women in Combat Show Documentary at Summit Reception at Memorial
The military may not permit women in combat, but necessity trumped policy almost from the beginning of the war in Iraq. In 2003, a random group of 25 women soldiers—Team Lioness—was sent with infantry units on search missions and raids. The women didn't just see combat, they engaged in it, Lionesses explain in a newly released documentary, Lioness, which previewed June 20 at the Women's Memorial.
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News Briefs

President Nominates First Woman for Four Stars
Army LTG Ann E. Dunwoody is the first servicewoman nominated to become the first female four-star general.
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In Memory & In Honor at the Women's Memorial
Every year on Memorial Day, military women, veterans, and community members gather at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial to honor and remember servicewomen.
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New GI Bill Passes with More College Benefits
The Serviceman's Readjustment Act (known as the Montgomery GI Bill and first enacted in 1944) was revised June 30, 2008, to expand benefits offered to US servicemembers.
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August Commissary Campaign Helps Women's Memorial
The annual "Salute the Women in the Military" campaign will run at military commissaries around the world during August 2008.
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Women's Army Corps Celebrates 65th Birthday in July
The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was created 65 years ago this month, on July 1, 1943. Established by federal law, the WAC was the only women's service group to be formed as a corps within a branch of service and the only one to continue to operate as a corps after World War II.
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Disabled GWOT Veterans Invited to Business Bootcamp
Disabled veterans of the Global War on Terror who desire to launch or grow their own business are invited to a different kind of training—the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities.
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VA Helps Veterans Avoid Home Loan Problems
US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan counselors are working to reduce the number of veterans defaulting on VA-guaranteed home loans.
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Celebrating 25th Anniversary 'Ride' of America's First Female Astronaut
Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Sally K. Ride became America's first female astronaut in space when she flew aboard the National Aeronautical and Space Administration's (NASA's) Challenger Space Shuttle as a mission specialist June 18-24, 1983.
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On Exhibit

Special Exhibit Features The American Soldier
The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq is on display at the Women's Memorial through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 115 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq.
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Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve?
Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16
In this Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II.
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Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits
View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site.
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For Your Information

In Search Of
Looking for friends you made while serving? Is someone looking for you? Find each other through the In Search Of (ISO) section of our Web site. Check out the recently published Spring 2008 ISO searches, published on May 15. Or, submit a new ISO to run in the Fall 2008 posting, due Aug. 1.
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Update Your Information
Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us.
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Volunteers Needed
Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial.
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Item of the Month: Patriotic Scarf
Item#: scarf-F. Dress up any outfit with this versatile, patriotic scarf made of soft polyester material. Completely adaptable, it can be worn around the head or neck, serve as a belt, double as an accessory for a purse or even work as a ribbon around a special gift. Machine-bound edges, 13" wide x 60" long. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.

Employment Opportunities

Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation.
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Helpful Links

View links to veterans organizations and other resources.
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News You Can Use Click on any of the links below for the full text of the story.
	Feature Story
Women's Memorial Welcomes Pack of Lionesses: Women in Combat Show Documentary at Summit Reception at Memorial The military may not permit women in combat, but necessity trumped policy almost from the beginning of the war in Iraq. In 2003, a random group of 25 women soldiers—Team Lioness—was sent with infantry units on search missions and raids. The women didn't just see combat, they engaged in it, Lionesses explain in a newly released documentary, Lioness, which previewed June 20 at the Women's Memorial. Full Story
	News Briefs
President Nominates First Woman for Four Stars Army LTG Ann E. Dunwoody is the first servicewoman nominated to become the first female four-star general. Full Story In Memory & In Honor at the Women's Memorial Every year on Memorial Day, military women, veterans, and community members gather at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial to honor and remember servicewomen. Full Story New GI Bill Passes with More College Benefits The Serviceman's Readjustment Act (known as the Montgomery GI Bill and first enacted in 1944) was revised June 30, 2008, to expand benefits offered to US servicemembers. Full Story August Commissary Campaign Helps Women's Memorial The annual "Salute the Women in the Military" campaign will run at military commissaries around the world during August 2008. Full Story Women's Army Corps Celebrates 65th Birthday in July The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was created 65 years ago this month, on July 1, 1943. Established by federal law, the WAC was the only women's service group to be formed as a corps within a branch of service and the only one to continue to operate as a corps after World War II. Full Story Disabled GWOT Veterans Invited to Business Bootcamp Disabled veterans of the Global War on Terror who desire to launch or grow their own business are invited to a different kind of training—the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities. Full Story VA Helps Veterans Avoid Home Loan Problems US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan counselors are working to reduce the number of veterans defaulting on VA-guaranteed home loans. Full Story Celebrating 25th Anniversary 'Ride' of America's First Female Astronaut Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Sally K. Ride became America's first female astronaut in space when she flew aboard the National Aeronautical and Space Administration's (NASA's) Challenger Space Shuttle as a mission specialist June 18-24, 1983. Full Story
	On Exhibit
Special Exhibit Features The American Soldier The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq is on display at the Women's Memorial through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 115 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq. Full Story Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve? Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16 In this Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II. Full Story Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site. Full Story
	For Your Information
In Search Of Looking for friends you made while serving? Is someone looking for you? Find each other through the In Search Of (ISO) section of our Web site. Check out the recently published Spring 2008 ISO searches, published on May 15. Or, submit a new ISO to run in the Fall 2008 posting, due Aug. 1. Full Story Update Your Information Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us. Full Story Volunteers Needed Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial. Full Story Item of the Month: Patriotic Scarf Item#: scarf-F. Dress up any outfit with this versatile, patriotic scarf made of soft polyester material. Completely adaptable, it can be worn around the head or neck, serve as a belt, double as an accessory for a purse or even work as a ribbon around a special gift. Machine-bound edges, 13" wide x 60" long. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.
	Employment Opportunities
Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation. Full Story
	Helpful Links
View links to veterans organizations and other resources. Full Story