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THE RISE OF WOMEN IN THE MILITARY
UNITING US' multi-phase The Rise of Women in the Military brings interactive discussions covering 80 years of changing policies regarding women's military service and first-person perspectives shared by women veterans during and after their service. Check back soon for the upcoming schedule of National event locations and activities.
Learn more about the program and view images and materials from the VA Humanities and Virginia Tech sponsored March 2025 event.
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Program Details
Women's Military Service
In development of humanities-focused exploration, Uniting US is amassing oral histories from women veterans who serviced in the military and stories of women who lost their lives in combat over the last 80 years. Discussions using a chronological review guide of the governing (and changing) policies regarding women in service will be compared to the oral histories, shared experiences, and historical evidence of the contributions and achievements of women in the military. Ultimately, highlighting the challenging policies and social attitudes toward women in the military hindering equality for women over the last eight decades.
Fractured Image by Army Veteran Diana De Avila
Shared Experiences
Exploration of topics associated with Policy and Implementation, Health and Wellness, and Cultural experiences of military and veteran women from 1944 to the 2020's.
Our Partners
Critical partnership with Virginia Tech brings this in-person program to the University and community. Thanks to the generous support of the Virginia Humanities, audio/video content, program information, and shared experiences and stories will be available to the public.