Military Women's Memorial

TODAY at 1PM ET - NEW MWM HER STORY PODCAST episode . Host Military Women's Memorial President Phyllis Wilson welcomes Catherine Bourgin, granddaughter of WWI Hello Girl Marie Edmee LeRoux. An incredible advocate for her grandmother and the Hello Girls, Catherine Bourgin tells the story of Edmee LeRoux, her grandmother, and shares about the challenges and long road to Veteran status for the WWI Hello Girls who served in the Amy Signal Corps during WWI. “When the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) were deployed to France during World War One, General John Pershing issued a request for a unit of women to serve as switchboard operators and real-time translators so that the French and American officers could coordinate under fire. Over 7,600 women volunteered for the first 100 slots. Eventually, 223 women would serve in the Signal Corps Telephone Operator Unit (Female) – colloquially known at the “Hello Girls.” They were the first unit of women to directly contribute to combat operations in American history.” Along with 222 American and Canadian French-speaking women, she answered General Pershing's call for women to serve as U.S. Army Signal Corps Telephone Operators overseas in France, known affectionately as the "Hello Girls." LeRoux sailed overseas with Unit #4 from the Port of Embarkation in Hoboken, New Jersey on June 18, 1918, on the USS Lapland to France. She was discharged from service on June 6, 1919. She decided to resume her music studies and lived her life in France until December 1941, when she returned home to the United States for the last time. She is buried at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Maryland. - From WWI Centennial Commission “HER Story: 3 Million Servicewomen’s Stories” can be heard exclusively on Wreaths Across America Radio each Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm EST. Wreaths Across America Radio is available on the iHeart Radio app, TuneIn, the Audacy app, and at https://lnkd.in/dXVTXTp Just click the link and then follow the directions to Listen Live. Our Her Story podcast is another step forward to broaden our reach and support our mission to Honor and Remember the some 3 million women who’ve served and to Educate and Empower the public with the stories and experiences of America’s women patriots. #MWMHerStoryPodcast #wreathsacrossamerica #wreathsradio #WeAreMWM #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember

Women Veterans Leading the Way! Congratulations to Mary Lou Aurtrey, Lisa Ann Wilken, and Dorothy Marie Simpson-Taylor who were inducted into the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame on June 12, 2024! Thank you for your service and congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment! https://lnkd.in/ezU5NJG2

JOIN US via LIVESTREAM TOMORROW (July 8) - https://lnkd.in/eGWPPxVn Panels start at 8:30 AM, 9:30AM, and 10:30AM. As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary and Washington DC welcomes leaders to the NATO Summit, Veteran Coalition International (VCI) and the Military Women’s Memorial welcome you to "A Salute To Bravery: Discussions at Arlington." Our panels will highlight the contributions women have made in the armed forces, consider the role that society should fulfill for the reintegration and future productivity of those who have served, and ask whether, and to what degree, supranational bodies such as NATO and the EU might play a role in highlighting the importance of veterans as a national resource to build societal resilience and future prosperity. About Veteran Coalition International We Fight Together & We Heal Together Veteran Coalition International (VCI) exists to unlock the full potential of those who served across the NATO alliance and partner nations and ensure their continued contribution to society. Our mission is to promote access to the best resources and practices for our veterans everywhere they call home. About the Military Women's Memorial The Military Women’s Memorial honors and tells the stories of women, past and present, who serve our nation. We are the leading memorial and education center honoring women’s contributions to the service of our nation. As the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service, we educate and inspire through innovative and interactive exhibitions, our world-class collections, and engaging programs and events for all generations. We honor the commitment, contributions and experiences of every woman who serves in, or with, the Armed Forces.

Today, we are celebrating LCDR Louise Terwilliger, US Navy Nurse Corps, WWII, who turned 107 on July 1st. Please join us is sending best wishes, congratulations, and gratitude. At our 2024 Women Veterans Recognition Day Celebration we had the absolute honor of recognizing and celebrating LCDR Terwilliger and thanking her for her service. It was a special day for everyone who attended. A true privilege and special moment we will always cherish. #HerMemorial #WeAreMWM #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember

ENTER TO WIN this handmade quilt celebrating women's service to our nation! Each ticket purchased supports the Military Women's Memorial and the women whose stories of service we preserve and tell through our MWM National Register, world class Collection of military women's artifacts, exhibits, programs, and events. GOOD LUCK! https://bit.ly/4eVHsLV

It was or pleasure and privilege to welcome Tanya Bradsher, VA Deputy Secretary; Kimberly Jackson, VA Chief of Staff; Lourdes Tiglao, Center for Women Veterans Director; and fellow women veterans from the VA to the Military Women's Memorial on June 12 in celebration of Women Veterans Recognition Day. We are grateful for your dedicated service to our nation and for your continued service in support of our Veterans. Thank you for celebrating this special day at your Memorial - the Military Women's Memorial. #WeAreMWM #HerMemorial #womenveterans #June12 #WomenVeteransRecognitionDay U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Tanya Bradsher Kimberly Jackson Lourdes Tiglao, MBA https://lnkd.in/eErcb4gW

JOIN US via LIVESTREAM on July 8 - https://lnkd.in/eGWPPxVn As NATO celebrates its 75th anniversary and Washington DC welcomes leaders to the NATO Summit, Veteran Coalition International (VCI) and the Military Women’s Memorial welcome you to "A Salute To Bravery: Discussions at Arlington." Our panels will highlight the contributions women have made in the armed forces, consider the role that society should fulfill for the reintegration and future productivity of those who have served, and ask whether, and to what degree, supranational bodies such as NATO and the EU might play a role in highlighting the importance of veterans as a national resource to build societal resilience and future prosperity. Please join us on July 8 via livestream for Discussions at Arlington. Panels start at 8:30 AM, 9:30AM, and 10:30AM. About Veteran Coalition International We Fight Together & We Heal Together Veteran Coalition International (VCI) exists to unlock the full potential of those who served across the NATO alliance and partner nations and ensure their continued contribution to society. Our mission is to promote access to the best resources and practices for our veterans everywhere they call home. About the Military Women's Memorial The Military Women’s Memorial honors and tells the stories of women, past and present, who serve our nation. We are the leading memorial and education center honoring women’s contributions to the service of our nation. As the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service, we educate and inspire through innovative and interactive exhibitions, our world-class collections, and engaging programs and events for all generations. We honor the commitment, contributions and experiences of every woman who serves in, or with, the Armed Forces. https://lnkd.in/eGWPPxVn

The Military Women's Memorial joins a historic, statewide bell-ringing ceremony in Virginia today as the US is gearing up to celebrate our 250th birthday as a nation in 2026. Organizations across the Commonwealth are joining together today as we ring our bells in unison at 5PM ET. Our MWM team members will ring our Coast Guard SPAR bell 13 times, one time for each of the original colonies. Happy 4th of July from the Military Women's Memorial! #VA250 #America250

Happy 4th of July to all of you from all of us at the Military Women’s Memorial. As you celebrate and enjoy this day and weekend, we hope you will take the time to remember all of America’s patriots that have served and are serving this great country. They all have given so much so that we may celebrate 248 years as a nation. Wishing all of you a very safe and happy 4th of July. #IndependenceDay #July4th #herMemorial