The U.S. Army Women's Foundation

You Are Invited

Join us for the 15th Annual Army Women’s Foundation
Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 2:00 PM EST
at the National Museum of the US Army – Veterans Hall
RSVP: BSpitzley@awfdn.org

The ceremony will be Livesteamed March 22, 2023 starting at 2:00 PM.
Click Here to Watch the Livestream of the Ceremony

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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 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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What’s Up Next

2023 Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Wed, 22 March 2023 | 2:00 PM
National Museum of the US Army
Fort Belvoir, Virginia

The Army Women’s Foundation recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Army women and those who support them through our Hall of Fame Inductions and Champions Awards. 

 

2023 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
22 March 2023 | 2:00 PM
National Museum of the US Army, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

The Army Women’s Foundation will offer scholarships to further your education. The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship program supports education for Army women and their children through tuition assistance for certificate programs, community college coursework, and undergraduate and graduate degrees.  On March 22, 2023, the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation will award the 2023 Legacy Scholarships to include the inaugural Six Triple Eight Scholarship.  This scholarship honors the Women’s Army Corps members who served in the storied  6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during WWII. On March 14, 2022, President Biden signed the Six Triple Eight Congressional Gold Medal into Public Law 117-97. The 6888th is the only military women’s unit to receive the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Over the past 14 years, the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation has awarded over $600,000 through our Legacy Scholarship program. Through our partnership with Trident University International, the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation awards a 4-year undergraduate or 2-year graduate-level scholarship. Watch for the window to apply for a Trident University scholarship.

Application materials, including online application form, essay, official transcript(s), two recommendations, proof of enrollment at a 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.) are required to apply.

Female Mentoring and Morale Program

This month, the AWF, in partnership with the Fort Lee FMMP, is honored to have two phenomenal women who attained the rank of General Officer and became part of our Army’s history. What’s unique about these two women is that they share the same parents and upbringing. Born to a father who was an Italian immigrant, World War II veteran, Silver Star recipient, and schoolteacher; and their mother, an educator, sisters LTG Maria Barrett and MG Paula Lodi are the United States Army’s first-ever sisters to make General Officer.

LTG Barrett and MG Lodi will join us and share how they leaned on each other, their parents, and two other siblings to keep them strong during their journey to attaining the rank of General Officer. Moreover, we will discuss the importance of Soldiers and Civilians having supportive families to encourage them to stay strong during the hardest times of their lives and careers. Whether they were born into a family, adopted by a family, or selected their family from the environment they work in, it is important to have a support system to help them through rough times. We will also discuss how leaders play an integral role in creating an extended family for their subordinates by providing a safe environment filled with empathy, responsiveness, and trust to feel comfortable seeking help and support. We hope you can join us for this candid discussion.

Date/Time: Thursday, 23 Mar 23, from 1800-1930 EST
Topic: “Making History A Family Affair”
Panel Members:
LTG Maria Barrett – Commanding General of the United States Army Cyber Command
MG Paula Lodi – Commanding General, 18th Medical Command

Location: ZOOM (Click on the link below to register). Access Link emailed to registered members.
Registration Link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModO-gpjIpGNLqH-uffByie8zpPZt81dd6

Register for the Zoom Meeting Here

All Donations Matter

Your contributions support the following

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Legacy Scholarships

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Professional Development

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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