Women Veterans Alliance

09/02/2026

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Browse our Women Veterans Alliance store for fashion, accessories, and more. Support women veterans with every purchase.

09/01/2026

We are excited to share that Women Veterans Alliance Founder Melissa A. Washington has been named to the 2026 Mighty 25 by We Are The Mighty!

The Mighty 25 recognizes people across the military and veteran community whose leadership, service, advocacy, and influence are creating meaningful change.

What started more than a decade ago as Melissa simply looking for other women veterans has grown into a global community centered around connection, visibility, and opportunity.

As Melissa shares in the article:

"We talk about a passion; I'm very passionate about it for sure, but this is my purpose."

This recognition belongs to the community too. To every woman veteran who has attended an event, made a connection, shared a resource, supported another woman, or helped us grow, thank you for being part of it.

🎉 Congratulations, Melissa!

Read her Mighty 25 story:
https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/put-a-girl-in-melissa-washingtons-fight-to-connect-women-veterans/

09/01/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and awareness alone is a passive metric. If you have not checked the status of the people on your left and right recently, your situational awareness is failing. Uplifting someone today isn't just about offering a kind word. It is an active operational protocol to secure the perimeter for your sisters.

Check your flanks today!
Reach out to one sister in your network and let her know you are holding the line with her.

***dePreventionMonth

08/30/2026

If you are a woman who has served, you have likely encountered the Invisible Veteran syndrome. Too often, the civilian world defaults to an outdated mental image of military service, leaving women to constantly explain or validate their own background.

It is time to aggressively change the narrative.

At WVA, we dismantle these stereotypes through visible competence. Turn every underestimation into an undeniable advantage. When you step into the boardroom and lead with the operational grit forged in the military, you force the world to update its definition of a veteran.

How do you turn underestimation into an advantage in your civilian career? Share your professional strategy in the comments below 💙❤️

08/28/2026

Breaking a barrier is only the first step. Setting the new operational standard is the mission.

In 1980, Linda Garcia Cubero graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, becoming the first Hispanic woman to graduate from any U.S. military service academy. She didn’t just earn a degree. She fundamentally expanded the operational footprint of military leadership, paving the way for generations of women to follow.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we look to trailblazers like Cubero who proved that undeniable competence is the ultimate equalizer. Today, we honor the uncompromising ex*****on and strategic rigor of the Latina veterans in our sisterhood who continue to lead from the front.

Who is a Latina trailblazer in your network?
Tag her in the comments below so we can amplify her footprint 🙌

08/27/2026

If you want to understand what it really means to hold the line in absolute chaos, look at the legacy of Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee.

On August 26, 2021, she made the ultimate sacrifice during the harrowing evacuation at the Kabul airport. As a maintenance chief with the 24th MEU, her logistics role was critical. But we will always remember her actions in those final days, comforting infants and guiding evacuees to safety under severe threat. She showed us exactly what uncompromising, visible competence looks like, embodying the absolute highest standard of the Marine Corps.

Today, the Sgt. Nicole Gee Memorial Highway in Roseville, California. It is a permanent reminder that the history of military women isn’t just in textbooks. It is actively being written by the relentless dedication of women on the front lines right now.

As a sisterhood, we will never forget her name, her courage, or her sacrifice. If you ever find yourself on that stretch of Highway 80, please take a second to look for her memorial and honor her legacy 💙❤️

08/26/2026

We noticed.

We noticed more invitations.
More proclamations.
More community events.
More organizations asking how they could honor women veterans.
More people taking the time to recognize June 12.

For some, these may seem like small moments.

For women veterans, they are reminders that our service is being acknowledged.

Every event says: "We see you."

Every gathering says: "You belong."

Every conversation helps ensure that the women who have served, and those who will serve in the future, know their sacrifices matter.

This year felt different.

Not because the work is finished.

But because the momentum is growing.

Thank you to every person and organization that helped make Women Veterans Recognition Day more visible this year than ever before.

Let's continue to make sure women veterans are recognized not just on June 12, but every day of the year.

08/24/2026

Looking for practical guidance, personal growth, or just a great new read? There is no better place to start than the incredible work of our very own members ✨

Here are six must-read books by WVA sisters:
1️⃣ Six-Figure Chicks, Phoenix, Vol 2 by Mel Carr
Inspiring journeys of 17 women who overcame adversity to build thriving, six-figure careers on their own terms.
2️⃣ Cultivating Your Inner Garden by Tomeka Jones
A beautiful, step-by-step guide to nurturing your self-worth, turning vulnerability into strength, and watching your confidence bloom.
3️⃣ Finding Your BLISS in the Midst of Pain by Camelia Straughn
Nine powerful keys to trusting your intuition, overcoming hardship, and building the life you truly want to live.
4️⃣ As You Were! by Sgt Dixie Thompson
A straightforward, practical guide for navigating your transition, utilizing your benefits, and returning to civilian life with confidence.
5️⃣ M*A*S*H Vietnam by Lorna Griess
A deeply moving, unfiltered account of a young nurse surviving the daily realities of a combat zone hospital.
6️⃣ Recognizing the Stranger in the Mirror: It's You! by Stacey Bulluck
A motivational read that encourages you to step fully into your authentic purpose and share your unique gifts with the world.

Support our WVA sisters and add these to your reading list! 📖
Explore the full WVA Author Directory to secure your copies today: www.womenveteransalliance.com/author-directory/

08/22/2026

OpenAI is offering one year of ChatGPT Plus at no cost to eligible U.S. service members, veterans, and military retirees.

The offer is available to active-duty service members who are within 12 months of leaving active duty, as well as veterans and military retirees who left active duty within the past 12 months. Eligibility is verified through ID.me.

ChatGPT can be a helpful tool during the transition from military to civilian life, whether you’re working on a resume, preparing for interviews, exploring career options, or simply figuring out your next step.

OpenAI is offering one year of ChatGPT Plus at no cost to eligible U.S. service members, veterans, and military retirees. The offer is available to

08/21/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Women Veterans Engage 2027 is coming May 22! Mark your calendar and get ready to connect, learn, and engage with women veterans across the country.