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Military women: We’ve got your back!
We’re AND — a positive voice for American military women.
Military women have earned our nation’s gratitude and our support.
Women have served in all American conflicts. It’s been 60 years since women became official, permanent members our military services.
Today, women are a vital, irreplaceable part of our all-volunteer forces. They have served — often in harm’s way — with distinction alongside their brothers and, unfortunately, all-too-many including those represented in our Gallery of Heroines have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Who We Are
A non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization comprised of veterans from all service branches and concerned civilians, AND collects the facts and figures – factual, thoughtful, objective information – on US military women and provides them to scholars, the media, national decision makers and the public.
We believe: A full partnership between women and men strengthens America's military. Military readiness and mission accomplishment are of critical importance. Excellence in performance is required from all who serve in the armed forces, regardless of gender. What We Do
AND covers the backs of military women, encouraging and promoting the vital role of military women in our nation's defense.
AND brings organizations and individuals together to continually monitor the accomplishments of American military women and the level of support they receive from their services. And we spread the word so everyone can better understand their sacrifices and the often unique challenges military women face in their services and in their lives.
We hope you will find this site a valuable resource on the status of and issues effecting military women.
We hope you will learn, join in discussions and make this site your personal resource.
AND is a member-supported organization and we invite you to join with us in supporting American Military women with your time and money. Again, welcome to The Alliance for National Defense. |
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News from AND |
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Women in the Military: Moving Forward Using the Lessons of the Past Decade
Eighth Conference on Women in the Military convened September 24-25, 2009 At WIMSA |
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The WREI/AND Eighth Conference on Women in the Military, Women in the Military: Moving Forward Using the Lessons of the Past Decade, was highlighted by the presentation of the Alliance for National Defense Positive Voice Award to Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau, keynote address by Brigadier General Rhonda Cornum, Medical Corps, U.S. Army, and discussions on a wide range of timely, relevant subjects including Military Culture and Its Impact on Women; The Quilt: Honoring Military Women; Women Deploying; International Issues; Veterans Medical Issues; and The Outlook for Women Veterans.
Click here to visit the 2009 Conference page Click here to read Gerry Trudeau’s remarks
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Top AND stories
· AND 2010 scholarships · AND mourns Gen. Holm · DOD releases sexual assault report · Eighth Conference on Women in the Military · WIMSA needs your help to continue telling your story.
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Military Women in the News
· IAVA releases groundbreaking report on female troops and veterans: "Women Warriors: Supporting She 'Who Has Borne the Battle.'" Click here for a copy of the report. · JCS Chairman Mullen calls for lifting the ban on women in submarines. · Female Marines Conduct First Afghan Mission · Lioness Program Pride of the Corps
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Historian seeks interviews with American women who served in Vietnam |
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Heather Stur, Ph. D., a history professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, is working on a book about the Vietnam War, part of which looks at the experiences of American women who served in that conflict.
Dr. Stur would like to interview American women who served in Vietnam in any capacity ... as nurses, with the Women's Army Corps or other military branches, and civilians. She seeks women of all races, backgrounds, and ranks, as long as they served in Vietnam.
For more information or to arrange an interview to tell your story, please contact heather.stur@usm.edu. |
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DOD releases sexual assault report |
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In Dec 2009, the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services released its report on the results of a detailed assessment of DOD programs, policies, and practices that address sexual assaults involving members of the Armed Forces – as either victims or assailants. It concluded that DOD's progress in addressing sexual assault since the establishment of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program in 2005 is evident, but uneven.
Specifically, DOD has made significant progress in improving response to victims’ needs; the Task Force noted success when commanders take an active role. However, greater focus and effort are required to fully address the spectrum of sexual assault prevention and response. With this in mind, the Task Force offered major recommendations concerning strategic direction and oversight of the SAPR Program, prevention and training strategies, response to victims, and accountability. |
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Alliance for National Defense announces 2010 scholarships for enlisted women, ROTC cadets and midshipmen
The Alliance for National Defense (AND), will award two $2,500 scholarships to current and future military women in 2010.
The alliance is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization providing powerful advocacy and a positive voice for military women. AND encourages and promotes the vital role of military women and men in our nation's defense. AND directors, national council members and supporters include active duty military personnel and concerned veterans working alongside civilians interested in military issues to provide factual, thoughtful, objective information on military personnel issues to policymakers, legislators and the public.
Honoring Brigadier General Evelyn P. Foote, USA, Ret., the Foote Scholarship is reserved for a currently serving enlisted woman who is enrolled for at least six credit hours at an accredited college or university; the Sadler Scholarship, named for Captain Georgia Sadler, USN, Ret., is intended for a woman enrolled in her second year in an accredited ROTC program.
Scholarship winners will be chosen from among applicants representing any branch or component of the armed forces based on merit, academic potential, community service and need. Winners will be announced in July 2010.
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AND mourns passing of Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm First woman in any military branch to reach the rank of two-star general |
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AND National Advisory Council Member and military pioneer Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm, the first woman in any branch to earn two stars and the highest ranking woman in the armed forces from 1965-1975, died Feb.15 of cardiovascular disease. She was 88.
Gen. Holm joined the military in July 1942 and retired three decades later.
After becoming the first woman to attend the Air Command and Staff School, serving as chief of manpower for Allied Air Forces Southern Europe, and as a congressional staff officer, Holm was appointed director of personnel of women in the Air Force. In this position (which she extended twice), Holm played a significant role in eliminating restrictions on women in service.
"I can say in absolute candor and honesty that we wouldn't have women in the Air Force without Jeanne Holm," Air Force Brig. Gen. Jean Klick has said. |
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AcademyWomen Holds Annual Symposium 24-26 September 2010
The Seventh Annual AcademyWomen Fall Leadership Symposium will be held September 24-26 September, 2010 at the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA) Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. AcademyWomen hosts leadership events to inspire, inform and connect all current, future and former women military officers from all the military services regardless of commissioning source.
The theme for the 2010 symposium is “Coming to the Edge: Finding Your Wings.” The theme "Coming to the Edge" speaks to moving beyond the boundaries of our comfort zones, to propel us further in our professional, personal and emotional growth to attain seemingly unreachable heights and to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.
For more information, download the symposium press release here or visit www.AcademyWomen.org here to register for the symposium or to sign up for free membership in AcademyWomen. AcademyWomen membership and events are open to all who support the organization’s mission. Please direct questions to Susan Feland at feland@academywomen.org. |
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CALL FOR PAPERS Supplement Issue of Women’s Health Issues on Veteran and Active-Duty Military Women’s Health and Health Care Delivery Submission Deadline: November 15th, 2010 The Editors of Women’s Health Issues and the Health Services Research & Development (HSR&D) Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) invite manuscripts reporting the results of original research on topics related to the health and health care of U.S. women Veterans and/or women in the military for a Supplement of the journal to be published in 2011. Papers must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online manuscript processing system at http://ees.elsevier.com/whi. Please note in your cover letter that you wish to have your manuscript considered for this Supplement. Read the full Call for papers |
