"We have gone a long way to show that women in the military, serving shoulder to shoulder with men, are not a social experiment. We have a shared passion for the mission because (the military) is a profession, not a job."
- Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, US Army
First female 4-star general
Women have valiantly served in America’s wars and conflicts throughout history. And although women were not formally under military command until the early part of the 20th century, they have served in various capacities, beginning with America’s War of Independence. The study of women veterans begins with the history of women in the military and their changing roles in the military.
Learn more - VA Women Veterans: Past, Present and Future
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2012 Oregon Women's Veterans Conference Information (March)
Outstanding Oregon Woman Veteran Award
Congratulations to Betty Pomeroy who was selected as the Oregon Women Veteran of the Year at the 2012 conference in March.
Who do you think deserves to be named the next Outstanding Oregon Woman Veteran? Nominations will reopen in 2013 for the 2014 conference.
- Nomination Preface
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Medical Benefits
Women veterans are eligible for the same Medical Benefit Package as male veterans. Any inpatient care or treatment required, which is not available at the preferred treatment facility, will be obtained through other facilities or through community health care facilities.
At each VA Medical Center, a Women Veterans Program Manager is assigned to discretely help coordinate everything to assist women veterans from Medical Services to Mental Health to Sexual Abuse Counseling.
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