Women’s History Month

Women Veterans Health Care

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jtozer

From www.womenshealth.va.gov The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group (Women’s Health) provides programmatic and strategic support to implement positive changes in the provision of care for all women veterans. In 1988, the Women Veterans Health Program was created to …
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Women’s Milestones in Naval History – Part Three

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jtozer

From www.history.navy.mil 1990 - Rear Admiral Marsha J. Evans, USN was the first woman to command a Naval Station. In 1990, then a Captain, she assumed command of Naval Station, Treasure Island, San Francisco, California. 1990 - Lieutenant Commander Darlene Iskra, USN …
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Author Mary Doyle Speaks About Being Nominated for NAACP Award

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jtozer

Video from the U.S. Army Interview by SGT Earl Scott  Author and former soldier Mary Doyle speaks about being nominated for an NAACP award for her book “I’m Still Standing,” which recounts the story of Shoshana Johnson, the first African-American …
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From Specialist to Flag Officer: One Woman’s Journey

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jtozer

By Retired Brig. Gen. Julia J. Cleckley From www.soldiers.dodlive.mil I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, where I adopted my mother’s strong work ethic and family values. I wanted to go to college when I completed high school …
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Women’s Milestones in Naval History – Part Two

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jtozer

From www.history.navy.mil 1961 - In 1961 Lieutenant Charlene T. Suneson, USNR, reports for duty to the Officer of the Day, Lieutenant Junior Grade J. A. Bishop, USN, on board USS General W.A. Mann (AP-112). She was the first line WAVES officer …
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