Military Women: WWII to Present

PROJECT

Uniquely a woman’s perspective but universally the American experience.

Sharing our nation’s woman Veteran’s experiences spanning seven decades of VOLUNTEER Service in defense of our nation and freedoms through a civilian lens.

Initially the project was created with dual goals:

  • Learn about my mother’s military service
  • Raise awareness of who our women Veterans are, where they reside; and why they chose to serve in defense of our nation, our Democracy and our freedoms.

“Women Veterans were interviewed in the following states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Wisconsin.

 

Women from other states were interviewed at conferences and public events.

 

”My mother and father served in the U. S. Navy. Not surprisingly, I am personally connected to the military and the U. S. Navy despite never having served. I invite those of you who did not serve to connect to our women Veterans through this work.”

Therese Hughes

The project is vetted through and supported by:

  • The Department of Defense
  • U. S. Army, U. S. Navy, U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. Coast Guard, U. S. Air Force
  • Women In Military Service To America Foundation (WIMSA)
  • National Association of State Women Veteran Coordinators
  • Prevailance, Inc.
  • LeadStar, Inc.
  • Other Women Veteran federal, state and local organizations.