The Flagpole e-Newsletter

Edition 62 | January 5th, 2021

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation

Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect

Happy New Year from Army Women's Foundation!

This year we have exciting plans for our foundation and our vast community of supporters. Though last year was tough for everyone, we plan to make this year great for our community. We're excited to share resources, events, and webinars that will help everyone reach their goals for 2021 as we continue to recognize and honor the service of all U.S. Army women, past and present.

Financial Wellness Webinar

The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program

The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment. The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals.

We are currently accepting applications. If you, a loved one, or someone you know qualifies click the link below to apply!

Applications are open until 15 January 2021.

Apply Now

Effect of Military Deployment on Reserve Component Children

There are more than half a million military Reserve Component (RC) connected children but little research has examined the effects of parental deployment on this population. Much of what is known comes from active-duty families. There is a need to better understand the effects of RC parental deployment on children and families. This paper at the link below addresses the effect of Military Deployment on Reserve Component children.

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January is "National Mentoring Month"

EMPLOYING INNOVATION TO TEACH INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP - First virtual Regional Leader Development Program teaches forward-thinking

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – Six officers of Pacific Team Signal-Cyber recently completed the first-ever virtual iteration of the Regional Leader Development Program, a 12-week course that began in early September and culminated with a 4-hour simulated exercise, Dec. 3.

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Choose the Right Mentoring Program

Having a mentor is one of the most effective ways for veterans and service members to build influential networks of contacts, achieve meaningful goals, and advance their careers. Each mentee will enter a mentoring relationship with a unique set of needs — whether it involves guidance on pursuing an MBA degree or strategies for breaking into a new industry after a decade of military service.

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Shop with AmazonSmile While Supporting the Army Women's Foundation

Did you know that you can support US Army Women's Foundation while shopping on AmazonSmile? Make the US Army Women's Foundation your beneficiary:

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

Want to Make a Difference This Year?

Try a Birthday Fundraiser

Click the button Below to start a Facebook Fundraiser:

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Veterans are returning to civilian life by the tens of thousands, eager to apply their highly refined talents in sustainable careers. Prudential recognizes that this presents a challenge: how can we best cultivate those talents for the betterment of our nation, and for the lives of those who have served us?

The Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) is an organization dedicated to the Army Nurse Corps and its officers. A voluntary membership organization consisting of Army nurses who are Active Duty, Reserve, or National Guard, whether currently serving, previously served, or retired.

Army Women's Foundation | (804) 734-3078 | info@awfdn.org | awfdn.org

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