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Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center

The museum and education center honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class for African American men in 1917, and the establishment of the first Women's Army Auxilary Corps (WAAC's) in 1942.   Visit their website - www.fortdesmoines.org - to find out more information.

Click here to learn more about what the Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center has been doing in 2010!!

When Janey Comes Marching Home

When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans is a multi-media initiative - gallery show, book, and documentary film - that presents a complex portrait of service women returning from war zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Please visit the website for more information.

Dear Jane

Share your experience and advice by reaching out to women service members currently overseas. Dear Jane is Business and Professional Women’s Foundation’s letter writing campaign. Please view their flyer or visit their website for more information.

AUSA

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.

AUSA.org

Center for Women Veterans

In November 1994, Public Law 103-446 established the Center for Women to monitor and coordinate VA's administration of health care and benefits services and programs for women Veterans. The Center serves as an advocate for a cultural transformation (both within VA and in the general public) in recognizing the service and contributions of women Veterans and women in the military, and in raising awareness of the responsibility to treat women Veterans with dignity and respect.

Center for Women Veterans

National Resource Directory

The National Resource Directory (NRD) provides access to services and resources at the national, state and local levels that support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration.

NationalResourceDirectory.gov

WIMSA

The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, at the Ceremonial Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, is the only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America throughout history. Their patriotism and bravery are a part of our nation's heritage and are now recognized. Visitors to the Women's Memorial experience the collective history of women in the military along with the individual stories of registered servicewomen.

WomensMemorial.org

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