During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Della H. Raney Jackson, the first African American nurse in the Army.
Army Veteran Carolyn Dusty Pruitt served in the Women’s Army Corps and later in the Army Reserve. While in the Reserve, she attended seminary school after feeling called to become a pastor. In 1983, Pruitt gave an interview to the Los Angeles Times about the “Gay, God conflict,” and her commander in the Reserve began an investigation that resulted in Pruitt being discharged.
This is the story of Bertha Harrison Dupre and Elizabeth Barker Johnson, sisters in arms for the "Six Triple Eight."
Army and Air Force Veteran Fannie Griffin McClendon is a centenarian and was part of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The only all-female, all-black battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Bernice Marie Uribe Requenez, who served during the Korean War.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Louis C. Graziano, who was part of the third wave of landings in Normandy during World War II.
Today's #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Deloris Ruddock, who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II.
Bay Pines VA recognizes new honorees twice annually with its Women Veteran Wall.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Ruth Cheney Streeter, who served as the first director of the U.S. Marine Corps Women’s Reserve.
During National African American History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Vivian Mildred “Millie” Corbett Bailey, who served in World War II.
During Women’s History Month 2024, VA's Office of Women’s Health is honoring Native American women Veterans.
“Women have committed themselves to the defense of America and we are committed to providing them care and benefits.”