The Flagpole e-Newsletter
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The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect
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(U.S. Air Force/Noah Sudolcan)
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May is Military
Appreciation Month
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May is Military Appreciation Month, honoring those in and out of the military. Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but this month also commemorates other military anniversaries and events, including Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Armed Forces Day.
As we observe this year's Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, let us remember to honor the Women and Men who lost their lives serving our great country and the Families of the Fallen. For all those in our AWF family, partners, and allies who have served, and who continue to serve, we thank you and we appreciate you!
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Upcoming Memorial Day Events
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Attend the Military Women's Memorial Day Program
The Military Women's Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery is hosting its 27th Annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 3:00-5:00 PM. The memorial is open and free to all members of the public. This year's program involves formal military honors and speeches from current and former servicewomen from the military branch. The public is invited to participate in the personal tribute segment of the event. This will be an indoor event.
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Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert
America’s national night of remembrance, PBS’ National Memorial Day concert, returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th-anniversary.
The National Memorial Day concert airs on PBS, Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. E.T., as well as to our troops serving around the world on American Forces Network. The concert will also be streaming online at www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert and YouTube and is available as Video on Demand, May 26 to June 9, 2024.
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From AWF 2nd Vice President and Board Director, LTC Mary Spring, U.S. Army Retired.
I'm likely one of the few Board members old enough to have been a member of the Women's Army Corps (WOBC, 1968) - and long after any of these volunteers of these Women's Army Corps. Nonetheless, happy 82nd anniversary to the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), established/signed into law on 14 May 1942.
WAAC became WAC (Women's Army Corps) on 03 July 1943. WAC was disestablished by an Act of Congress on 29 October 1978.
All things in time.
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Meet the Twin Colonels Giving the Army Leadership a New Look |
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Two accomplished Colonels, who happened to be twin sisters, share how they've thrived in the Army while remaining unapologetically themselves--and how they are helping a new generation of women do the same. |
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AWF - Trident University International Scholarships Available - Apply Now!
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The U.S. Army Women's Foundation partners with Trident University International, a member of the American InterContinental University System, to provide full-ride scholarships to women Soldiers, past and present, to help them attain their educational goals. Scholarships are awarded to those pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree. Applications are submitted to the Army Women's Foundation scholarship committee. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, academic potential, community service, letters of recommendation, and need.
Trident University International Scholarships are based on established criteria published in the University's Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that eligibility conditions have been met. There is no fee to apply. For more information on Trident University, visit www.trident.edu/awf.
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May Female Mentoring and Morale Program
(FMMP)
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May is guaranteed to be another Amazing FMMP session! We have the pleasure of having one of our Army’s Social Media "Sheroes" who has become an internet sensation for her efforts in virtual mentorship to the masses!
We will have SFC Latoya Greene on our next session scheduled for Thursday, 23 May, from 1800-1930 (EST) on Zoom. SFC Greene is not only a phenomenal Soldier, Leader, and Mentor, but she is also a “Change Agent” for the Army and a Social Media Influencer. SFC Greene was recently inducted into the Army Woman’s Foundation Hall of Fame, receiving the Champion’s Award for her work in leading the Army to change how they determine Body Mass Index (BMI) for Soldiers, especially women. Her efforts led to the Army publishing Army Directive 2023-11, announcing the new way the Army determines BMI.
SFC Greene also made a name for herself outside of the Army, by winning several powerlifting competitions and for earning the title of “Strongest Woman” on Fort Cavasos. She used her Social Media platform to provide mentorship through her Army “Motivation Monday” videos, building a network of over 900K followers who tune in, weekly, to hear her guidance and recommendations on how to navigate through the Army and life in general. Finally, SFC Greene has been a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer for 7 years and has created her own Fitness Program and Pre-Workout that can be found on her website titled Fitness With Toya – Link to site: (Fitness With Toya (fitwithtoya.com)). With this site, she is committed to helping Soldiers and civilians meet their physical fitness goals while building confidence and motivation to help people reach their full potential.
Join us on Thursday evening, to hear the great advice of one of the Army’s most dedicated NCOs who has devoted her career to helping shape the lives of our Soldiers, Civilians, and the Army as a whole.
Session Title: “Finding Your Voice”
When: 23 May 2023 @ 1800-1930 (EST)
Where: ZOOM (Registration Link below - Access to the session will be emailed in a confirmation email to all registered members) Click the link below.
As a Bonus to this session, we are excited to welcome the Arkansas National Guard Chapter of the FMMP, led by MAJ Denise Douglas, who just held their launch ceremony on 6 May. They are our 2nd official National Guard Chapter of the FMMP, and they are committed to making a positive impact throughout their communities and organizations.
For more information on this session and about the FMMP program, please email the FMMP Executive Board at one of the below email addresses:
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SFC Elizabeth Marks Awarded the Military Times Soldier of the Year by Prince Harry |
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Prince Harry presented Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks with the prestigious Military Times Soldier of the Year award. SFC Elizabeth Marks is a 2017 U.S. Army Women's Foundation Hall of Fame member.
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Check Out the New
U.S. Army Women's Museum Exhibit
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You are missing out if you have not seen the new U.S. Army Women's Museum exhibit Courage to Deliver: The Women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of this extraordinary group of women soldiers who served in Europe during WWII under the command of Major Charity Adams.
The U.S. Army Women's Museum is located at 2100 Adams Avenue, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, and is open Tuesday - Friday, 9:00-4:30.
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Accepting Nominations for the
2025 AWF Hall of Fame
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The 2025 U.S. Army Women's Foundation Hall of Fame nomination process 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 2, 2024.
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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.
3) Pick your charity (such as the Army Women's Foundation)
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! Share often on your timeline: remember that not everyone will see something when you post just once. While some people may be hesitant to invite people on their friends' list, remember you're giving them an opportunity to participate in something beneficial.
6) Thank people as they donate and watch numbers go up! Seriously, people are donating to the Army Women's Foundation because of YOU - because they love you, they appreciate you, and they think you're the bee's knees (and we do, too!).
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Click the button Below to start a Facebook Fundraiser: |
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