Empowering Women Veterans

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Congratulations to the first Female Commandant of West Point!


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West Point ushers in new era for women in military with first female... The appointment of Brig. Gen. Diana M. Holland as West Point's commandant of cadets comes just two weeks after the Pentagon's decision to open...

Our female veterans serving in Congress say: “Of course women can serve in combat”

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What the Female Veterans in Congress Think About Women in Combat “It’s about damn time.”

"How Servicewomen Can Better Prepare for their Transition Out of the Military"
speaks to the Step Up Workshop with advice from Aspire Ascend!

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How Servicewomen Can Better Prepare For Their Transition Out Of The... Too often, servicewomen are not understanding the civilian workplace terrain and where they might fit.

The Step Up Workshop completed it's mission this weekend.....to help female veterans and female military spouses begin the transition into the civilian workforce with all the right "tools." It was an honor and a privilege to work with such dedicated women....they are "rock stars!"

Our panel is sharing their transition stories at the Step Up! Women's workshop

The Step Up! Workshop attendees networking w/ Brigadier General Wilma Vaught

Step Up! attendee Carla Moss getting excited about Dress for Success with Lysa Senich from Nordstrom

Last chance to register FREE for the Step Up! workshop! http://bit.ly/1KLLftR

In recent survey, a majority of Americans think the government is failing veterans. Real reforms need to be a priority at the VA.

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Opinion: Vets can't wait any longer for VA reform Last month, the Veterans Affairs Department informed Congress that it needed additional funding, or it would run out of money to pay for...

Another victory for females in the military-Navy Seals now open to women!


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Navy’s Elite SEALs Will Be Opened To Women The Navy plans to open its elite SEAL teams to women who can pass the brutal training regimen, said the service’s top officer.

The oldest U.S. Veteran, a female, has died recently....Rest in peace

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Woman Believed to Be Nation's Oldest Veteran Dies at Age 110 A Michigan woman who was believed to be the nation's oldest veteran at 110 has died, about a month after meeting President Barack Obama in the Oval...