The Flagpole e-Newsletter
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Edition 92 | February 2024 |
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The U.S. Army Women's Foundation
Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect
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Celebrating Black History Month:
A Time of Reflection and Inspiration
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African American women have played a role in every war effort in United States history. They endured physical discomfort and personal criticism, while many of their contributions were unrecognized and unrewarded. They placed themselves in danger's path – offering their abilities and strengths to preserve values and ensure freedom. Women stood side by side with fathers, husbands, and sons to nurse and comfort the suffering; they engaged in the danger of spying, chronicled the pain of war, and offered spiritual healing (Sheafer, 1996). In addition, black women faced racial and gender discrimination as part of their military service. Nevertheless, there were a number of “breakthrough” moments as they persistently pursued their right to serve. |
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Fallen Heroes
The U.S. Army Women's Foundation is deeply saddened to report the recent loss of three U.S. Army Soldiers in Jordan, two of whom were women.
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From left to right, Spc. Kennedy Sanders, Sgt. William Jerome Rivers and Spc. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett. The three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers from Georgia were killed by a drone strike on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, on their base in Jordan near the Syrian border. (AP) |
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The Department of Defense announced the death of three Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. William Jerome Rivers, 46, of Carrollton, Ga.; Sgt. Kennedy Ladon Sanders, 24, of Waycross, Ga.; and Sgt. Breonna Alexsondria Moffett, 23, of Savannah, Ga., died Jan. 28, 2024, in Jordan, when a one-way unmanned aerial system (OWUAS) impacted their container housing units. Sergeants Rivers, Sanders, and Moffett were assigned to the 718th Engineer Company, 926th Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, Fort Moore, Ga. The two women, SPC Sanders and Moffitt, were posthumously promoted to SGT. The incident is under investigation.
For more information regarding Sgt. William J. Rivers, Sgt. Kennedy L. Sanders, and Sgt. Breonna A. Moffett, members of the media may contact Lt. Col. Addie Leonhardt, Chief of Public Information, U.S. Army Reserve Command Public Affairs Office, Fort Liberty, N.C., at Phone: 910-570-8337 Mobile: 910-622-3654 or by email at addie.l.leonhardt.mil@army.mil.
May they Rest in Peace.
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Please Join Us for February's
Female Mentoring and Morale Program
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Topic: WWII Sheroes of the "Six Triple Eight”
Guest Speakers: COL (R) Edna Cummings and
MSG (R) Lizz Helm-Frazier
Date/Time: Thursday, Feb 22, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 PM EST
Register: Register in advance for this Zoom meeting by clicking on the link below.
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Congratulations to Major General Patricia R. Wallace |
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Major General Patricia Wallace, who was recently promoted, has over 30 years of service as both an enlisted soldier and officer. She assumed command of the 80th Training Command as the first female Commanding General on Dec. 5, 2022, after a successful tenure as the Commanding General of the 91st Training Division. “It is an honor and a privilege to continue to serve and lead at this level,” said Wallace. “This promotion affords me the opportunity to represent the corporate partners, communities, and families who have supported me throughout my career. It allows me to continue to train and develop soldiers, tell my Army Story, inspire the next generation, and pay it forward. I am humbled.”
Major General Wallace’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit (2 Oakleaf Clusters), Army Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oakleaf Cluster), and the Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star.
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The Army Nurse Corps
Celebrates its 123rd Birthday
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The first nurses and first women in the military were appointed to the Army Nurse Corps on 2 February 1901; however, nurses have served with the Army since 1775. Today the Army Nurse Corps' mission is “To provide responsive, innovative, and evidence-based nursing care integrated on the Army Medicine Team to enhance readiness, preserve life and function, and promote health and wellness for all those entrusted to our care.”
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If you are unable to attend in person, join us for a live video stream of the ceremony. Links can be found on the Army Women's Foundation Facebook page. https://fb.me/e/2D1T0Sl7F
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