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Amazing Women Soldiers honored by the Army Women’s Foundation

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The United States Army Women’s Museum is Open!

The Hours of Operation are Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 – 4:30.

The United States Army Women’s Museum, located at Fort Lee, Virginia, showcases the amazing stories of women patriots who served our nation from the American Revolution to the present day. The US Army Women’s Museum is the only museum in the world dedicated to US Army Women.

The museum is located at 2100 “A” Adams Avenue, Fort Lee, Virginia.

Watch a Video of the Renovated Galleries at the Army Women's Museum

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Shopping on Amazon Smile is an easy and great way to donate to the Army Women’s Foundation. If you’re planning to shop online through Amazon, be sure to use www.smile.amazon.com. The process and feel of your shopping experience will be the same, but did you know that if you select the US Army Women’s Foundation as your charity, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase price, and at no additional cost to you?

Simply click the button below or go to AmazonSmile.com, and select the US Army Women’s Foundation as your charity. In order for the Foundation to receive credit, you must go through AmazonSmile.

If you have any questions about how this works, please contact Beth Spitzley at our Fort Lee office, 804-734-3078.

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Honoring Service & Sacrifice

The Army Women’s Foundation is the premier support network for you, our Women Soldiers and Veterans. Together we are a strong team, building partnerships for success and serving as a voice and advocate for Army Women: Honor, Empower, Connect… It’s our mission

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Online Mentoring Webinar

Female Mentoring and Morale Program (FMMP)

The next FMMP Event is

Thursday, 24 March 2022, 6:00-7:30 PM Eastern Time

We invite you to join with CASCOM to celebrate Women’s History Month with the Female Mentoring and Morale Program (FMMP). Frederick Douglass said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” This month we will feature four Female Colonels, all currently serving Brigade Commanders, who are excited to share their knowledge, experience, and advice on setting your path to success. Allow our panel members to share their stories of struggle and triumph as they rose through the ranks to become the leaders of their organizations. We hope to see you virtually!

Date & Time: Thursday, 24 March, from 6:00-7:30 (EST).

Topic: “Her History Is Still Being Written”
Panel members:

COL Toni Rieke – Commander, 23^rdQuartermaster BDE, Fort Lee, VA.
COL Karin Watson – Commander, Fort Lee Garrison Command, Fort Lee, VA.
COL Fredericka Harris – Commander, 406^thArmy Field Support BDE, Fort Bragg, N.C.
COL Clydea Prichard-Brown – Commander, 59^thOrdnance BDE, Fort Lee, VA.

To access the Zoom link, you must register in advance to participate!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdu6gqTMvGtzjjxEkhB-wU2kFNLar0ZPp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Scholarship Opportunities

2022 Scholarship Recipients to be Announced on March 22, 2022

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Stay Tuned to Apply for a 2023 Legacy Scholarship

The Army Women’s Foundation offers scholarships to further your education. The window to apply for 2023 Scholarship Applications will be announced at the end of the year.

All application materials, including online application form, essay, official transcript(s), two recommendations, proof of matriculation at designated accredited academic institution, as well as commander’s verification of active duty or qualified documentation of the sponsor or woman’s service (e.g. Dept. of Defense Form DD-214, Discharge Documents, Active Service Documents, etc.), must be submitted and postmarked by as directed by the deadline.

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2022 Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 14:00 EST

View the 2021 Hall of Fame Ceremony

The Army Women’s Foundation recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Army women and those who support them. Join us for the 2022 Hall of Fame Ceremony on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at the National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Save the Date!

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The E-Flagpole

“Today, every American can be proud that our military will grow even stronger with our mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters playing a greater role in protecting this country we love.”
President Barack Obamaon opening combat arms jobs to women

“Over the last 38 years, I have had the opportunity to witness women soldiers jump out of airplanes, hike 10 miles, lead men and women, even under the toughest circumstances.”
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, USA, Ret.America’s first female four-star general

“We may destroy all the men in America, and we shall still have all we can do to defeat the women.”
British Gen. Lord Charles CornwallisAmerican Revolutionary War

“Today, women are in combat, that is just a reality. Thousands of women have been decorated for valor…and have given their lives. Today, what was once a band of brothers has truly become a band of brothers and sisters.”
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, USA, Ret.America’s first female four-star general

“During the time I have had WACs under my command, they have met every test and task assigned to them ... their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable.”
American General Dwight D. Eisenhower

“They're fighting and they’re dying together, and the time has come for our policies to recognize that reality. We are making our military stronger, and we are making America stronger.”
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panettaon lifting the combat exclusion ban

“Let the generations know that women in uniform also guaranteed their freedom.”
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Civil Waron history and freedom

“"The Army is people and the incredible contributions and achievements of our female Soldiers contribute significantly to the strength of America's Army."”
General James C. McConville40th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army

Trailblazers

Command Sergeant Major Evelyn Hollis, USA Ret.

Hall of Fame Inductee 2018

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Petrice McKey-Reese