American Women Vets

"Veterans receiving disability pay and military retirees will see a 2.8 percent cost-of-living boost starting in December, their largest increase in six years."https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2018/10/11/veterans-military-retirees-will-see-a-28-percent-cola-boost-for-2019/ …

Erica Webster, an Army veteran, is the founder and CEO of Dub Fitness, LLC. She believes her greatest strengths as a business owner are rooted in her time in the military. Take a minute to review the article and her awesome advice on lessons learned!https://www.forbes.com/sites/marklrockefeller/2018/10/11/3-business-secrets-this-woman-entrepreneur-learned-in-the-military/#69e8ea9c7833 …

This week's Penn State veteran is Myra Fields-Rouse, an Army veteran, is currently a Veterans Justice Outreach Coordinator with the Philadelphia Veterans Court to ensure veterans get the help and services due to them.https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/10/overcoming_sexism_racism_and_s.html …

At last count, there were 783 women serving across five divisions and one independent brigade, the Army’s deputy chief of staff...https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/10/09/almost-800-women-are-serving-in-previously-closed-army-combat-jobs-this-is-how-theyre-faring/ …

For those looking for books written by female veterans: "Women Vietnam Veterans: Our Untold Stories" was written ad edited by multiple female Vietnam veterans. The book recounts the experiences of American military women who served in the Vietnam War.http://www.sunjournal.com/face-time-claire-starnes-and-the-untold-stories-of-women-veterans/ …

H.R. 6869, the Violence Against Women Veterans Act, would boost assistance for veterans who are victims of domestic violence or sexual assault....https://www.stripes.com/news/veterans-who-are-victims-of-domestic-sexual-violence-would-see-more-help-under-proposed-bill-1.550575 …

There are several benefits that come from receiving a VA loan. This link provides a substantial amount of information regarding the VA loan process. Additionally, the top VA lenders are also recommended.https://loans.usnews.com/va-loans 

"Women veterans should be proud of their military skill-sets. Your unique skill-sets include problem-solving, teamwork,...https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashacastleberry/2018/10/01/top-5-tips-on-how-women-veterans-can-persevere-from-the-military-to-the-workforce/#22ee7ed11e3c …

Check out this awesome piece on Commander Elaine Brunelle, the Commanding Officer of the USS Momsen. She has been serving in the military for 30 years, and her connection with her Sailors through effective communication is what makes her a powerful...https://www.bustle.com/p/us-navy-destroyer-commander-elaine-brunelle-is-the-boss-youve-always-wanted-11854940 …

Amy McGrath, a Marine Corps veteran credited with being the first woman to fly an F/A-18 airplane on a combat mission, and Martha McSally, an Air Force veteran...https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/women-running-office-historic-numbers-10-female-candidates-58079170 …

This week, Penn State honors Air Force Staff Sergeant Melissa M. Hodge! This is part of the school's Military Appreciation Week. This year's theme will recognize 100 years of women officially serving in the U.S. armed forces.https://news.psu.edu/gallery/536237/2018/10/01/we-salute-you-penn-state-women-serving-our-country-album-no-3 …

Female veteran license plates are now available in South Dakota!https://www.newscenter1.tv/womens-veteran-license-plates-now-available/ …

Toni Brooks, a former specialist in the Army National Guard, started her own nonprofit organization, the Toni Brooks Foundation. This nonprofit helps women with clothes, makeovers, financial assistance and jobs.https://abc7.com/society/ex-national-guard-opens-pop-up-shop-to-help-women-vets-in-la/4362620/ …

“The 2018 MCAS Miramar Air Show honored 100 years of women in the Marine Corps because of the courageous actions of Opha May Johnson and more than 300 women that stood in line to become the...https://www.dvidshub.net/news/295009/greater-corps-legacy-100-years-women-marine-corps …

Peg Bandy was a Marine Corps Sergeant during World War II and was a participant on the all-female honor flight last week. Use the article link to learn more about her story!https://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2018/09/a_97-year-old_syracuse_woman_remembers_her_time_in_the_us_marines_i_just_loved_it.html …

Although we highlight the female veteran in the piece, take the time to read this article talking about some amazing veterans! Air Force Staff Sgt. Cierra Rogers saved a family from a burning building after...https://taskandpurpose.com/6-military-veteran-good-samaritans/ …

For our veterans in Lemoore, Oakberry Dental and Kings Dental Group will be donating their time and services to honor military veterans in need of...https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/dentists-to-donate-services-for-veterans/article_9b50b3b2-1f68-5693-ad1c-968303903280.html …

For those interested and following this story, this is the full transcript of the Virginia Military Institute Cadet's question and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' response regarding women in combat infantry units.https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/09/26/heres-mattis-full-response-to-vmi-cadets-on-women-in-infantry/ …

Edith Petersen is a World War II veteran from Council Bluffs who participated in the recent veteran honor flight. She was able to see her nation's appreciation for her efforts in World War II when she visited the memorial.https://www.wowt.com/content/news/WWII-veteran-takes-trip-of-a-lifetime-with-female-Honor-Flight-494316701.html …