The Changing Roles of American Women in the Military
As we close out the year, I can’t help but think about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Women have been fighting an up-hill battle in both military and civilian life for hundreds of years. But I feel optimistic as we head into 2023. This...
Military Sexual Assault Affects Us All: Shining a Light on Male Survivors
Sexual assault continues to be a serious problem across every branch of the American military. But, what many may not realize is that military sexual assault affects both men and women. In fact, according to the Department of Defense (DoD), in...
Why We Need to Continue Sharing Vanessa Guillen’s Story
Earlier this week, a story that’s close to my heart popped up on Netflix and catapulted into the streaming service’s global top-10 list. An arresting documentary that tells the tragedy of the U.S. Army soldier Venessa Guillén’s sexual harassment,...
3 Ways to Honor Women Veterans Today and Every Day
According to the Department of Labor (DOL), there are nearly 2 million women veterans in the United States today–that’s 10% of the total veteran population! As we celebrate the bravery and integrity of our women veterans this month, there are...
Celebrating the Navy’s Birthday: Historical Women of the High Seas
October is a big month for the U.S. Navy, with two noteworthy dates to celebrate: The official birthday of the Navy, on October 13, and the unofficial, but still highly celebrated, Navy Day, on October 27. This year, the Navy marks a momentous...
Female Veterans are Struggling with Mental Health and Suicide: How Can We Help?
Female soldiers and veterans today face vastly different experiences from their male counterparts. They must fight to prove themselves and work much harder to earn promotions, and they’re more often the victims of intense hazing and harassment....