The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Celebrating 55 Years of Service 1969 - 2024

BG (RET) ANNE MACDONALD ENDS HER SUCCESSFUL TENURE AT THE U.S. ARMY WOMEN’S FOUNDATION
LTG (Ret) Kathleen Gainey, Former Asst Secretary Sue Fulton Take Leadership Roles.

WASHINGTON, DC, October 31, 2024 – The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation announced at the 2024 AUSA
Conference that, after eight years of extraordinary service as its President, Brigadier General (retired) Anne Macdonald
is stepping down. Lieutenant General (retired) Kathleen Gainey has been named President, and former Assistant
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Brenda S. “Sue” Fulton has been named Executive Director.

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The United States Army Women’s Museum is Open

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

The United States Army Women’s Museum, located at Fort Gregg-Adams, 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 Adams Avenue, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.

Go to the OFFICIAL US Army site for the Army Women's Museum.

Honoring Service & Sacrifice

The US 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.

 

Our MissionOur History

What’s Up Next

  November FMMP Session

The FMMP Executive Board is excited and honored to announce the official launch of the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Chapter of the FMMP! To show our support for this monumental occasion, the FMMP Executive Board will dedicate November’s FMMP Mentorship Session to participating in the launch ceremony. Spearheading this event will be the Dynamic Duo of MG Martin Klein, Deputy Commanding General of USARC, and SGM Subretta Pompey, SGM to the USARC DCG. Assisting them will be our very own FMMP Exec. Board USAR Chapter Liaison, SGM (R) Tania Brown-Berringer.

You are cordially invited to join the FMMP Executive Board and the USARC Leadership on ZOOM, 26 NOV 24 @ 1600-1730 (EST), as we launch the U.S. Army Reserve Command Chapter of the FMMP .

The Theme for this event is The Honor of Being “Twice The Citizen”.

Speakers:

MG Martin F. Klein – Deputy Commanding General, USARC

SGM Subretta L. Pompey – SGM to the DCG, USARC

SGM (R) Tania Brown-Berringer – FMMP Executive Board Reserve Chapter Liaison

To join this event, please click on the ZOOM link below to register in advance. You will receive a follow-up confirmation email from ZOOM with the access link in it.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpc-morjMoH9A9CMT5pg0ujkJLv61TmuW2

NOTE: Please use your personal email address to register because some government (.mil) emails have firewalls and may not allow your confirmation email with the access link to come through.

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In Case You Missed It

Congratulations to two outstanding Army Women!

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Women’s Presidents Organization, in partnership with Women Elevating Women (WEW), honored 24 incredible women across North America for their outstanding achievements and lasting community impact. U.S. Army Veteran, Ms. Diedre Windsor, was among the elite 24 to be recognized for the 2024 Entrepreneur Women of Impact Award.  This award highlights the power of women’s leadership and the effect they create in industries and communities. Ms. Windsor is the Founder and CEO of Windsor Group, LLC and a Philanthropist.

Colonel Edna W. Cummings, USA, Retired, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Sergeant Sanders H. Matthews Veteran Award, an honor recognizing veterans who have successfully transitioned to civilian life while making significant contributions to their fellow servicemembers. Sergeant Matthews, the last known living West Point Buffalo Soldier, embodied resilience and service, and this award carries on his legacy. Congratulations to Colonel Cummings for her remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to assisting other veterans.

The Foundation awarded scholarships to Army women and their lineal descendants and inducted the 2024 class of Army Women into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. We are grateful to our donors and corporate sponsors who helped ensure a remarkable event!

Watch the 2024 Hall of Fame Scholarship and Induction Ceremony

All Donations Matter

Your contributions support the following

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Legacy Scholarships

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Professional Development and Mentoring

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Honoring Exceptional Women Soldiers

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Preserving Army Women's History

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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.

Command Sergeant Major Evelyn Hollis, USA Ret.

Hall of Fame Inductee 2018

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Petrice McKey-Reese

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Petrice McKey-Reese

Hall of Fame Inductee 2018

First Female Army Rangers

First Female Army Rangers

Hall of Fame Inductees 2018

Lieutenant General Nadja West

Lieutenant General Nadja West

February 19, 2018

The US Army Women’s Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and a non-federal entity Headquartered at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.
It is not part of the Department of Defense or its components and has no government status.