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Women Veterans

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VVA has a proud history of representing and advocating for the needs and interests of women veterans. Since 1983, when pressure from VVA resulted in the first GAO report on VA health care services for women veterans, we have been the leader in championing appropriate and quality health care, equal access to benefits, and the recognition that women veterans earned and deserve.

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Photo illustration produced by the U.S. Navy supporting the Suicide Prevention program urging Sailors to speak up and seek guidance. Sailors throughout the fleet are encouraged to work together as commands, units, installations or other groups to recognize suicidal tendencies and behavior and act to prevent it. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rose Forest/Released)

Chapter 227 Prevents Eviction During Holidays

Prompt action and a grant by Chapter 227 prevented the eviction of a woman veteran from the apartment she shares with her three children…

Women Veterans Committee Update July/August 2016

On Memorial Day I was on the National Mall helping at the VVA tent. We met many VVA members and made new friends. I…

Military Organizations Taking ‘Man’ Out of Job Titles

Military service organizations are changing some job titles to reflect their more inclusive policies and gender-neutral job positions. In December, Defense Secretary Ash Carter…

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Kate O'Hare-Palmer

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Contact: koharepalmer@vva.org

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Chapter 227 Prevents Eviction During Holidays

Women Veterans Committee Update July/August 2016

Military Organizations Taking ‘Man’ Out of Job Titles

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