The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Celebrating 56 Years of Service 1969 - 2025

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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Featured News

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April 30, 2025

2025 AWF-Trident University International Scholarship Application is Open!

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation Scholarship Program, in partnership with Trident University International, offers 6…
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April 3, 2025

2026 Hall of Fame and Champions Nominations Now Open!

Our Nomination form for 2026 Hall of Fame and Champion Awards is now open. Deadline…
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February 6, 2025

U.S. Army Women’s Foundation 2025 Scholarship Awards & Hall of Fame Ceremony Was a Smashing Success!

On March 19, 2025, we awarded 25 scholarships to spectacular Army Women and their lineal…

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

AWF Leadership Symposium at the AUSA Annual Meeting

Monday, October 13, Room 202B
1:30-3:30

Stay tuned for more details!

In Case You Missed It

COL (Ret.) Edna Cummings, Stanley Earley, and MSG (Ret.) Elizabeth Helm-Frazier

The obverse of the Congressional Gold Medal

COL (Ret.) Edna Cummings delivering her speech

Six Triple Eight Receives Congressional Gold Medal!

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was honored with the highest civilian award in the United States when they received a Congressional Gold Medal for their service in WWII. The ceremony, which took place at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Emancipation Hall, was attended by over 300 descendants of the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion while the two surviving women of the black female unit watched the ceremony virtually from home. On hand to receive the medal were Stanley Earley and Judith Earley, the children of Unit Commander Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley.

AWF Board Member, Col (Ret.) Edna Cummings, advocated tirelessly for the unit to receive this long overdue recognition, and was also a speaker at the ceremony. For more details and photos, click this link.

Watch the 2025 Scholarship and Hall of Fame 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.