February 4th Newsletter

Edition 43 | February 4th, 2020

You are Invited!

As the nation gears up to celebrate Women’s History month, join the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation as we induct the 2020 class of Army Women in to the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and award this year’s Legacy Scholarship recipients.

The Hall of Fame will be held

2:00 pm, March 11th, 2020,

at Women In Military Service For America Memorial.

March 4th, 2020.

Honor. Empower. Connect.

February

Black History Month

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation is in full support of celebrating Black History Month. We invite you to take a moment to recognize and remember those who have made a change for our future.

Cathay Williams

First Black Woman Enlisted in the Army During the Civil War (1866)

Charity Adams Earley

The Highest-Ranking African American Female Officers of World War II

Lt. Gen. Nadja West

The Army's First Black, Female 3-Star was inspired to Serve by her Father

Veterans ask, VA answers:

Questions on electronic health record modernization

"Over the next several years, VA will transition to a new electronic health record (EHR), a system used by health care providers to store and track patient data. This transition will begin in spring 2020 at Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. As VA shifts to the new EHR, the Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization took the chance to answer your most frequently asked questions."

Military & Veteran Discount Guide: List of the Best Deals

Every year veterans and service members are able to take advantage of hundreds of discounts offered by companies because of their service to this country.

Take advantage of these savings. They are in place to assist and honor those that have served. That way you can take better care of your family, without breaking the bank!

Employment Opportunities

SAME 2020 Transition Workshop and Job Fair

Sign up for this opportunity to improve yourself professionally! This event will take place February 27-28, 2020, and is located in Maryland.

Click on the following icons for more information about employment opportunities

Donate

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Army Women's Foundation | (804) 734-3078 | [email protected] | awfdn.org

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