The recent military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan have seen more women than ever before on the front lines. Compared to the 41,000 women deployed in the Gulf War, roughly 200,000 women have served or are serving in these conflicts. The number of women going into combat
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder, President & CEO VA Services: Women Veterans Did you know? Women are the fastest growing group within the Veteran population? Each VA facility has a Women Veterans Program Manager. Women Veterans may receive: Full continuum of medical benefits package Women’s
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder, President & CEO The Office of Mental Health Services mission is to maintain and improve the health and well-being of Veterans through excellence in health care, social services, education, and research. Intended Audience The Office of Mental Health Services internet
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder, President & CEO Military sexual trauma (MST) is the term that the Department of Veterans Affairs uses to refer to sexual assault or repeated, threatening sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military. It includes any sexual
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong! Founder, President & CEO VA is building a library that documents women in the United States Armed Forces, from their significant contributions to national safety and security to the ongoing challenges faced during their service and after returning to civilian life.
Read more →Xiomara A. Sosa, You Are Strong Founder, President & CEO This web site provides information on health care services available to women Veterans, including comprehensive primary care as well as specialty care such as reproductive services, rehabilitation, mental health, and treatment for military sexual trauma. You can
Read more →By Rick Maze – Staff writer Posted : Thursday Nov 3, 2011 18:03:58 EDT The Veterans Affairs Department is expanding the number of benefits coordinators specifically assigned to help female veterans file claims, and is assigning more women to handle claims related to sexual trauma for both
Read more →This public service announcement (PSA) challenges viewers to rethink preconceived notions about women Veterans. The PSA was developed from a new employee orientation video created as part of VA’s ongoing efforts to change its culture to be more understanding and accommodating of women Veterans and the important
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