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FOIA Request Seeks Records Related to Pentagon Review of Women in Ground Combat Roles
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union’s Women’s Rights Project (WRP), the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking records from the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding its [...]
9th Annual Serving Those Who Served Conference
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) today announced that Former Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff John Wayne Troxell will give the keynote address at the [...]
Women Veteran Health & Wellness Resource Fair
WHEN: July 23rd : 10:00am – 2:00pm This is an amazing opportunity to get together with other women veterans, meet over 40 vendors from the VA and outside community partners that serve our [...]
Join a Women’s Commission Policy Committee
Help guide state-level work for Washington women and girls. The Washington State Women’s Commission (WSWC) is accepting applications for our three policy committees: Health, Safety and Economic Well-Being! As a state agency [...]
What Does it Take to Be a Medal of Honor Recipient?
On the anniversary of D-Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resolve of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy in defense of freedom. The following video is presented by the Congressional Medal [...]
Honoring Captain Jennifer Harris, USMC
Women of the US Military, Veterans, Active Service Members, and to our Communities at large: Many of us lost someone who served, either in combat, in a training accident, a downed C-130 refueling plane, [...]
Memorial Day Ceremony for Major Ariana G. Linse Savino
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Seattle's Garden of Remembrance will pay tribute to the brave men and women of Washington State who served and sacrificed for our nation. This year's theme, "Rooted Here," [...]
Seeds of Hope are Taking Root
“Spring is proof that there is beauty in new beginnings.” Matshona Dhliwayo Dear Growing Veterans Community, As spring takes hold, Growing Veterans is entering the 2026 growing season with tremendous momentum. Over the [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
This year, Mental Health Awareness Month feels bigger and more urgent than a simple annual observance. Mental health needs across communities are at an all-time high, whether people are managing trauma, isolation, heightened stress, [...]
Veterans Training Support Center Classes
The Veterans Training Support Center (VTSC) fosters deeper understanding of veterans and their families through dynamic workshops and educational events. Our programming explores critical topics such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, and moral [...]