The Flagpole e-Newsletter
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Edition 85 | June 13, 2023 |
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The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Honor - Empower - Connect
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June 14th is the
Army's 248th Birthday
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(U.S. Army graphic by Romer Garcia) |
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The U.S. Army is commemorating 248 years of service in support of our nation, and the U.S. Army Women's Foundation celebrates this moment in history.
Happy Birthday, United States Army!
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U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Jordan Glass, currently deployed with the 143d Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) in Jordan, wishes the U.S. Army a happy 248th birthday. Watch her message below.
(U.S. Army Reserve video by Capt. Janeen Phelps)
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Also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is now officially recognized as a national holiday. If you’re unsure what Juneteenth is or how to celebrate, here’s where you should begin. |
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Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. |
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Photo Credit: Gregory Worsham Photography |
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MSG (Ret) Elizabeth Helm-Frazier Receives Award
Congratulations to U.S. Army Women's Foundation Board member MSG (Ret) Elizabeth Helm-Frazier, who received the 2023 Villager Award for her 6888th legacy preservation actions, from the AFRAM Global Organization. AFRAM Global CEO and Founder, Dr. Gloria Willingham-Toure' presented MSG Helm-Frazier the award at the AFRAM Gala in Long Beach, California.
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CSM Kristal Florquist to Retire |
U.S. Army Women's Foundation Board member, CSM Kristal Florquist, will be retiring from the Army on Saturday, June 24, 2023 after an exemplary 37-year career with the National Guard and Army Reserve. CSM Florquist is the Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve Sustainment Command, Birmingham, AL. We are incredibly proud of you and your significant accomplishments. Thank you for your service!
You can watch the ceremony on Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:00pm CST on Facebook.
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Trident University Scholarships Available |
The Trident University Scholarship Program provides up to six (6) full-ride scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree and/or students pursuing a graduate degree. Application and all required documentation must be submitted and postmarked by the application deadline:
July 25, 2023.
Help us to get the word out about this terrific educational opportunity for Army Women.
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Accepting Nominations for the
2024 AWF Hall of Fame
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The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. Army women through our annual Hall of Fame Induction and Special Recognition 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. Most inductees are women who have served in the US Army, but the list of honorees also includes Brigadier General Wilma Vaught, USAF, Retired.
Our Special Recognition Awards are presented to any individual who has made exceptional contributions to women in the Army or the Armed Forces.
The nomination period will remain open through August 14, 2023. Additional information and submission instructions can be found on our AWF website
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2018 Hall of Fame
The First Women Rangers
1LT Shay Haver and CPT Kristen Griest
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2023 Hall of Fame Members |
From left to right: The Honorable M. Tia Johnson, COL (Ret); LTG (Ret) Flora Darpino; LTG (Ret) Susan Lawrence; BG (Ret) Becky Halstead; BG (Ret) Von Richardson; and CSM (Ret) Debbie Strickland. 2nd Row left to right: Champions CDR (Ret) Carlton Philpot and SSG Abby Davis. |
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Have a Snippet for the Newsletter?
There's always a lot going on ... let others know about it! If you or your group have an announcement or activity, contact our Director of Administration, Beth Spitzley, at bspitzley@awfdn.org or call 804-734-3078 to get it in the newsletter.
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Want to Make a Difference This Year?
Sponsor a Birthday Fundraiser for the AWF
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Make YOUR day a power-packed day. Create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook as a popular way to give back to a cause you're passionate about on your special day. What better way to unite people than with a birthday or other special date?
SIX EASY STEPS:
1) Go to your Facebook account (or create one here!)
2) Go to your 'Home' page, and look on the left side column. You should see the 'Fundraiser' option under "Create" at the bottom. Click on "fundraiser" and Facebook will walk you through it.
4) Set your fundraising goal and time frame. We've seen many successful fundraisers at $200 or even $500 or more! Set something that you feel good about and see where it goes!
5) Invite people on your friends' list and engage with them! This is key. Invite, invite, invite! Please remember that not everyone will see something when you post just once. While some may be hesitant to ask people on their friend's list, remember you allow them to participate in something beneficial.
6) Thank people as they donate and watch numbers go up! Seriously, people donate to the Army Women's Foundation because of YOU - because they love you, appreciate you, and think you're the bee's knees (and we do, too!). And then, have fun.
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Stantec Internships Available |
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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsor
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Stantec provides professional consulting services in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics for infrastructure and facilities projects. Stantec creates opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating differences. This includes a commitment to supporting those who serve or have served our military and their families. Collectively, Stantec fosters a culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work in an environment that is welcoming, accepting, safe, supportive, and free of judgment. They provide resources to Veterans as they transition from the public sector into the private consulting business while actively encouraging open dialogue and support for all employees and families. Stantec has enhanced its recruitment practices to include a job search option based on a military job or code and launched a Military and Veteran Advocate (MAVA) Employee Resource Group (ERG). Learn more about Stantec's commitment to Veterans and their families here.
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