The Flagpole Newsletter Edition 116 | March 2026

In 1987, the U.S. Congress officially designated March as Women's History Month. The observance highlights how women's often overlooked roles in social, political, scientific, and cultural history have shaped the world we live in today. Women's History Month honors women who have shaped communities, challenged injustices, and opened doors for future generations.

Don't Miss our 2026 Scholarship Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony!

To request an invitation, email info@awfdn.org

To view photos and read bios on our 2026 inductees, click here.

International Women's Day

International Women's Day is observed on March 8, and began in the early 1900s amid global movements for women's labor rights and suffrage. The first National Women's Day was held in the United States in 1909 and eventually spread internationally. The day was officially recognized by the United Nations as International Women's Day in 1977.

City of Oberlin to Proclaim March 9, 2026, as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and Major Margaret E. Barnes Jones Day"

K9 Veterans Day is observed March 13 to honor military and working dogs who have served alongside U.S. armed forces and law enforcement. The date marks the founding of the U.S. Army K-9 Corps in 1942 when dogs were formally trained for military service during World War II.

Vietnam Veterans Day honors the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. It is observed annually on March 29, and was officially designated in 2017 by the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act to ensure Vietnam veterans receive the recognition and gratitude many were denied when they first returned home. 

Meet the AWF Board

Sponsor Spotlight

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 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 over 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.