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Let Women Veterans Be Seen and Heard This Veterans Day

September 24, 2026

Woman veteran speaking at a Veterans Day event

When a school, business, or community organization plans a Veterans Day event, who gets invited to speak? That choice shapes how the audience understands military service. Women have served in every generation, yet their stories are still too often missing from the stage. A student should be able to picture a woman when she hears […]

Build Your Civic Leadership Skills with The Policy Circle’s Military Initiative

August 27, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

The Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER) program

Women in the military community have a long history of service and leadership. The Policy Circle is helping women take that experience into their communities through its Military Initiative and Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER). CLER is a self-paced, hands-on leadership program designed to help participants grow from having a general understanding of civic issues […]

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden: Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

June 11, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

As the population of women veterans continues to grow, so does the need to better understand the unique challenges many face later in life. This important article explores the intersection of aging, military sexual trauma (MST), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and homelessness among women veterans, highlighting issues that are often overlooked in conversations about veteran […]

Women Veterans Engage 2026: A Nationwide Movement Empowering Women Veterans to Thrive

June 4, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Women Veterans Engage 2026: A Nationwide Movement Empowering Women Veterans to Thrive

The Women Veterans Alliance proudly hosted another successful Women Veterans Engage (WVE) 2026, bringing together women veterans, military-connected professionals, organizations, and supporters from across the country for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. What began as a vision to unite women veterans regardless of location has grown into a nationwide movement. This year, more […]

Calling all Women of the Military Community – Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER)

April 17, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Dear Leaders, Advocates, and Champions in the Military Community, You’ve dedicated your life to the military and veteran community and beyond! Now it’s time to amplify your voice and shape the future of our communities. We’re looking for women across the military community—active duty, veterans, spouses, and family members—to join our Summer Civic Leadership Program beginning […]

Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for Women Veterans Engage

April 8, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Army Intelligence Leader Turned Champion for Women Veterans

We are thrilled to announce that Shelly C. Rood will be our keynote speaker for this year’s Women Veterans Engage event! Shelly served 16 years as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, including roles as Captain, Company Commander, and S2 security officer, leading covert briefings overseas and overseeing security programs for nearly 4,000 soldiers. A Distinguished […]

Governor Newsom proclaims Women’s Military History Week

March 23, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a proclamation declaring March 16 through March 20, 2026, as “Women’s Military History Week.” The text of the proclamation and a copy can be found below: PROCLAMATION From the Revolutionary War to today, women have played vital roles in our nation’s defense, answering the call to serve and […]

Study Opportunity for Women Veterans with Young Children

February 24, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

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Looking to Connect with Colorado Women Veterans?

February 5, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

New Colorado-Based Community for Women Veterans: Women Who Served: Colorado Veterans

At Women Veterans Alliance, we love seeing women veterans build meaningful connections and support one another. That’s why we’re excited to share a great opportunity for women veterans in Colorado! A new independent Facebook community, Women Who Served: Colorado Veterans, has been created just for women who are currently serving or have served in any […]

Focus Forward Fellowship for women student veterans – NOW OPEN

February 3, 2026

Women Veterans Alliance

Focus Forward Fellowship for women student veterans - NOW OPEN

Are you a woman student veteran ready to take the next step in your academic, personal, and professional journey? Focus Forward Fellowship Research (FFFR) is a unique opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to research that supports other women veterans in higher ed. It builds on a nationally recognized professional development and mentoring program and […]

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Let Women Veterans Be Seen and Heard This Veterans Day

Build Your Civic Leadership Skills with The Policy Circle’s Military Initiative

When the Golden Years Are Not So Golden: Aging Women Veterans, MST, PTSD, and Homelessness

Women Veterans Engage 2026: A Nationwide Movement Empowering Women Veterans to Thrive

Calling all Women of the Military Community – Civic Leadership Engagement Roadmap (CLER)

Announcing Our Keynote Speaker for Women Veterans Engage

Governor Newsom proclaims Women’s Military History Week

Study Opportunity for Women Veterans with Young Children

Looking to Connect with Colorado Women Veterans?

Focus Forward Fellowship for women student veterans – NOW OPEN

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