These are the First Sisters to Attain the Rank of General
Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett, left, and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, right, are believed to be the first sisters in [...]
Choose Mary Grace Photography
Mary Grace Long is a professional photographer of people. "No matter whom I have the privilege to witness, age, color, [...]
Announcing the Signing of the Blue Water Navy Vietname Veteran’s Act
After years of fighting to correct an injustice for disabled Vietnam veterans, DAV takes great pride in announcing that the [...]
Remembering 9/11
Dear OARS Community: Today is a day we not only honor our own hard works serving our country in the [...]
Connecting Vets – Interview with Three Leaders of Women Veteran’s Groups
Dr. Ellen Haring (Service Women’s Action Network), Dr. JoAnn Fisher (Women Veterans United Committee, Inc), and BriGette McCoy (Women Veteran's [...]
Over 50 women veterans groups are meeting in Atlanta to form a new coalition
Women veterans are the quickest growing population of veterans, and they have specific needs that must be met. Now, a [...]
Women veterans brave unemployment and homelessness
Kayla Roberts - Dec 11, 2015 In her first tour to Iraq in 2006, Sgt. Mutiara Santiago volunteered to train [...]
Women Veterans Suicide Crisis Prompts Legislation
Representative Julia Brownley introduced H.R. 2915, the Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act. If enacted, this bill would identify mental health [...]
GI Bill? VA Explains How to Choose the Right School
Colleagues and Fellow Veterans and Servicemembers, Like any military mission, transitioning to civilian life takes preparation, research, planning, and the [...]
OARS Board Member Wins WDVA Award
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Women’s Advisory Board named King County employee, Debra Wood, its 2015 Outstanding Woman Veteran [...]