The Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) is well positioned to be a leading voice and resource in support of the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace & Security and its implementation. MWM’s approach is to place the unique perspectives and experiences of servicewomen at the forefront of discussions with practitioners, scholars, and leaders from across public and […]
Jessica Lynch: Her War, Her Story Reflections of an Iraq War POW Two decades ago, just three days after the March 20, 2003-start of the Iraq War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, a convoy element of the 507th Maintenance Company was ambushed by Iraqi military forces. At the end of a fierce firefight, 10 American Soldiers […]
Join us at the Military Women’s Memorial as we celebrate Women’s History Month with a special afternoon of commemoration and pride. The event includes a spectacular Women’s History Month concert by the world-class women musicians of the US Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Chamber Players. The performance will feature instrumental and vocal presentations of music by […]
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Join the Pritzker Military Museum & Library and the Military Women's Memorial on June 6 for a virtual panel discussion celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act. An expert panel moderated by Dr. Allison Finkelstein will explore the history of recruiting women into military service. The virtual event will feature a […]
2023 marks the 75th Anniversary of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act
The Military Women’s Memorial Color of Freedom will be on exhibit at the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, Little Rock, AR from June 17 to August 31. For more information about the exhibit and hours of operation of the museum, please visit the museum’s website.
https://www.littlerock.gov/residents/parks-and-recreation/park-facility-trail-information/macarthur-museum-of-arkansas-military-history/
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and fireworks. Purchase your tickets today on EventBrite.
Join us in celebration the 26th Anniversary of the Military Women's Memorial
Join us this Veterans Day, November 11, at 3:00 PM, for the 26th annual Military Women’s Memorial Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony, one of the major observances in the nation’s capital, is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans’ remarks, and wreathlayings. Guests should reserve their free tickets on Eventbrite at the link below.
The event will also be livestreamed via Facebook. Tune in at 3 PM on NOV 11 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1034375984351227/
Join fellow Military Women's Memorial members and friends in laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes that have served and defended our nation. Our Community Day will end with a wreathlaying on the Military Women's Memorial Plaza. Our MWM team will also be volunteering on the MWM plaza, serving hot chocolate and hot cider to all Wreaths Across America Day participants.