ARLINGTON, Va.—Today the Women In Military Service For America Memorial launched its National Registration Campaign (NRC) to preserve the stories of all 3 million woman who have served in or with the Armed Forces since the American Revolution.
While the Memorial is home to service stories of roughly 300,000 women, this represents only 10 percent of the women who have served since the American Revolution.
“It is imperative that we do our due diligence for the women veterans who came before us and worked for years to have this Memorial built by embracing new generations of military women and ensuring that our stories are forever captured in American history,” said Memorial President Phyllis Wilson. “Not only do we have to reach the 2.7 million military women who do not have their stories and military service captured in our database, but we must also educate the public on the legacy of these brave women, who have often been trailblazers for workplace equality.”
The Memorial is launching the campaign under the name Military Women’s Memorial (MWM). The name change is part of a rebrand to update and streamline Memorial messaging to reach more women veterans and share their stories with the public. This includes a brand new website, an updated online registration portal and exclusive member benefits. Benefits include free access to the Prudential Financial Wellness Portal, employment and career resource portal focused on women transitioning out of the military and women veterans seeking career advice through RecruitMilitary, discounted tuition and other student benefits through Excelsior College, and more. And true to the mission of the organization when it broke ground more than 27 years ago, registration at the Memorial continues to be free.
The Military Women’s Memorial is the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service. It is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and features an education center, interactive exhibitions, a world-class collection of military women stories, and engaging programs and events for all generations.
It appears your Twitter link, @MWMHerMemorial, isn’t on your website.
Served in the US Navy from 1984-1990. I was fortunate to have a great experience through out my military career.
It is great to see what women in the military have accomplished. Sad is that it was not identified while most was doing their mission.
Served in USN from 1967 to 1970.
Thank you for task you all have undertaken!
As a proud WAC with 31 years in uniform, you continue to make me proud!
Gerry May Hince
FINALLY AND WITH GRADITUDE TO ALL THE WOMEN WHO EVER SERVED AND ARE ON DUTY TODAY
I SAY; “IT’S ABOUT TIME” CONGRATULATIONS!👊👍
Calling all Female Vietnam Veterans:
Please answer the call to register your service.
“Vietnam Veterans’ Lives Matter”
I really need to visit this website more often, this is a gold mine of information.
This inspires me more to recognize the honor it is to be a Veteran and to know that through continued changes in policy and the many accomplishments of Women Veterans before me and in future generations, this would not be possible and is long overdue! Congratulations to all who have sacrificed and committed their lives in making such a dedicated decision to represent themselves and our country.
I am a Vietnam veteran flight line a aircraft mechanic. Served from 1974 to 1978
I went to boot camp at Fort Jackson, S.C., while in the Army. My AIT was at Fort Ord CA, with my duty station at Fort Riley Kansas. My Marine Corp boot camp was Perris Island N.C., with duty station at 29 Palms, CA., and Camp Pendleton, CA.
I was in the U.S. Navy from 2006 to 2009. I was an aviation ordnanceman aboard the aircraft carrier, USS George Washington.
When I got to my squadron in 1987, I was the only woman in the Avionics Technician shop. The supervisor, 1st Class Petty Officer Lavallee, immediately took down the ‘girlie’ calendar. All of the men were gracious, polite and welcoming. We became a sort of family, especially when serving overseas. I treasure the four years spent in the military.
I am so glad to see that women who served are getting more recognition. I served from 1990 -1998 in the Army Reserves and I’m still fighting for my benefits now’s.
You are posting recent blog entries on twitter as well? If so I would like to know your account, so I can follow you there and be informed.
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Lubbock Tx! Just wanted to say keep up the excellent work!
This is a topic which is close to my heart… Take care!
Where are your contact details though?
Feel free to reach out to us using our ‘contact us’ form!
I served with the Air Force as a Security Forces member from September 1989 to July 2001.
I was honorable discharged with a medical. I still have not received my back pay from 1996-2001
Aside from this issue, God is Good.
I served active duty in the Army from 74-78 in Korea& Fort Ord, CA. I wasiArmy reserves (& 6 years in CAL Guard & Hawaii Guard) til 2002. I went from Medic & later EMT to Licensed Nurse. I entered back 2008 and in 2010 was in the Wounded warrior Program til 2014. In 2015 I retired out of the Active Army Reserve. Keeping my license current. Life Member of the VFW & member of VVA, I’m an international Radio Talk show host & Broadcaster & a free lance newspaper Journalist. I sit as a Board member of a very Active Veteran organization.
I served from 2009 – 2017
I am 30 years old. I am Asian. I am a victim of MST and PTSD.
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