The Flagpole e-Newsletter |
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Edition 73 | April 14 , 2022
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U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect
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U.S. Army Women's Foundation in the News |
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Women Soldiers Honored by the Army Women’s Foundation |
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Pictured above (2022 Hall of Fame Inductees): Seated, L to R - COL (Ret) Kirsten Brunson, SSG (Ret) Stephanie Mitchell, CSM Diane Cummings, LTG (Ret) Gwen Bingham, MSG (Ret) Constance Byzinker.
Standing, L to R - COL (Ret) Jeri Graham, LTC (Ret) Carol Barkalow, CW4 (Ret) Rebecca Isaac, COL (Ret) Diane Ryan, MG (Ret) Nancy Adams, MSG (Ret) Lachrisha Parker, LTG (Ret) Nadja West, AWF President BG (Ret) Anne Macdonald, Linda Montross (Niece of COL (Ret) Bettie Morden)
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"With the theme "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow — Army Women Telling Their Stories," the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation hosted their 14th annual Hall of Fame/Scholarship awards program Tuesday. And it was fitting that the event — recognizing amazing women Soldiers and supporters — was held at the National Museum of the United States Army, where female Soldier stories are shared throughout its galleries.
Welcoming the many family members, friends and coworkers of the women being recognized, AWF president Brig. Gen. (ret.) Anne Macdonald said that the ceremony pays tribute to the incredible achievements of women who have worn the uniform in service to their country."
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Top photo: Army Woman scholarship recipient PFC Jillene VanNostrand (2nd from right) being awarded her scholarship by PenFed President and CEO James Schenck and Team.
Left photo: Child of an Army Woman scholarship recipient Solenne Montgomery (middle) being awarded her scholarship by Stantec representatives Steve Pearson and Cherelle Donaldson as her mother, MAJ (Ret) Bronte Montgomery (far right), looks on.
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During Women’s History month, the Army Women’s Foundation inducted the 2022 class of Army Women in to the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame and awarded this year’s Legacy Scholarship recipients. |
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Month of the Military Child |
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April is the 'Month of the Military Child' where we recognize and thank the children of our service members and veterans. We celebrate their dedication, resilience, and accomplishments while honoring their daily sacrifices as their parents serve our country. |
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Military Child of the Year Overcame Personal Struggles to Create Online Resource to Help Others |
"Embodying the resiliency of military children, Elena Ashburn, the 2022 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the Army, was able to turn her personal challenges into positive resources for others.
During one year at Carlisle High School — her first public school — she became student body president, joined the school’s theatre company and made friends to whom she could finally relate..."
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Military Family Inspires Young Cadet |
U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Elizabeth Ann Burke, a Pennsylvania State University student and a native of Reston, Virginia, is pursuing an Army career in nursing despite being a member of a mostly Navy family.
“I just wanted to open that door for myself even with just applying for the Army scholarship, I knew I wanted to join at that point when I applied,” said Burke. “Even if I wasn’t sure, even before I applied, I just wanted to apply anyways to have a great opportunity.”
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1st TSC Soldier Values Service to Community |
With nearly 400 volunteer hours, one 1st Theater Sustainment Command Soldier embodies selfless service and continues to live the values she learned when she was young in the Dominican Republic.
“I keep the values that my mother taught me – respect, kindness and love,” said Spc. Nicole Mota, finance technician, 18th Financial Support Center, 1st TSC.
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Stay up to date with the latest Army Women's Foundation events by following us on Facebook!
Our next event is our monthly mentoring session in partnership with the Female Mentoring and Morale Program. The session will be hosted virtually on Thursday April 28, 2022.
See a full list of our upcoming events at the link below!
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Support AWF with AmazonSmile |
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Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? |
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Simply follow the instructions below to select "US Army Women's Foundation" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "US Army Women's Foundation" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
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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. |
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The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is a non-partisan, non-government museum and library that attempts to increase the public understanding of military history and the sacrifices made by the men and women who have served. In a democratic society, it is important for people of all viewpoints to have an open, public forum to discuss the past, present, and future of the military.
Through its collection and its programs, the Museum & Library is dedicated to serving as a forum for those discussions and preserving them for future generations. The mission of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library is to acquire and maintain an accessible collection of materials and to develop appropriate programs focusing on the citizen-soldier in the preservation of democracy.
Since opening in 2003, the Museum & Library has hosted more than 500 events featuring the country’s most acclaimed authors, historians, journalists, and scholars.
The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is open to the public and features an extensive collection of books, artifacts, and rotating exhibits covering many eras and branches of the military. It is a center where citizens and soldiers come together to learn about military history and the role of the military in a democracy. The Pritzker Museum & Library is supported by its members and sponsors.
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