The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect
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May is Military
Appreciation Month
| | AWF-Trident University International 2025 Scholarship Applications are OPEN! | | |
Eligibility for the scholarships is determined by factors such as merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated financial need. Trident University International's grants and scholarships follow established guidelines found in the University’s Catalog or on its website, and awards are given once eligibility requirements are confirmed. For more information on the scholarship, visit https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/awf-trident/ or contact our office at info@awfdn.org.
For more information on Trident University, visit www.trident.edu/awf.
The scholarship application deadline is July 31, 2025.
| | We Are Accepting Nominations for the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame | | |
The 2026 U.S. Army Women's Foundation Hall of Fame nomination form is now open. Annually the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. Army women through our Hall of Fame Induction and Champion Awards program. Women who have served in the Army or the Armed Forces and contributed extraordinary service are eligible for induction into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Our Champion Awards are presented to any individual who has made exceptional contributions to women in the Army or the Armed Forces. We are now accepting nominations through August 8, 2025.
For more information on our Hall of Fame and Champions, visit our website.
| | Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | | Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed throughout May and designated to pay tribute and honor Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. May "was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869" as "the majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants." (Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) | | Observed every year on the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day honors the brave men and women serving in the U.S. military. Since its establishment in 1949, it has celebrated all branches of the armed forces, recognizing their commitment, service, and sacrifices made to protect our nation. It’s a day for people across the country to express their gratitude through parades, ceremonies, and community gatherings. | | The Military Women's Memorial Annual Memorial Day Program | | The Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery is hosting its 28th Annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 PM. The memorial is open and free to all members of the public. The program will be held inside the Memorial's gallery and will include formal military honors, remarks from current and former servicewomen from all military branch, and a keynote address. Members of the public are free to participate in the program's personal tribute segment. | | National Memorial Day Concert | | |
The National Memorial Day Concert pays tribute to our veterans, service members, and military families. This heartfelt event brings the nation together to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Mark your calendars for May 25, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET and don’t miss the re-airing at 9:30 p.m. ET. The concert will air on PBS and the American Forces Network; and for those who prefer to stream, it will be available on PBS' official website, YouTube, the PBS app, and PBS.org, and you’ll have two weeks after the live broadcast to watch. (PBS)
| | The U.S. Army Turns 250 in June! | | On June 14, 2025, The U.S. Army will commemorate its 250 distinguished years of service to our nation! The central theme for this year’s celebration is “This We’ll Defend.” To read more about this celebration, click here. | | The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes is a national nonprofit organization that empowers veterans in their transition from service to civilian life. Affiliated with PenFed Credit Union, the Foundation has provided more than $55 million in financial support to veterans, active-duty service members and military families since 2001. To learn more, please visit https://penfedfoundation.org/ | | Share the e-Flagpole newsletter link with your friends! | | | | | |
