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Upcoming Events
Women's Memorial Celebrates 15 Years!
2012 is an important milestone year for the Women’s Memorial—the 15th anniversary of the Memorial’s dedication. Our special anniversary celebration scheduled for October 19 and 20, will commemorate our 15 years of telling the story of women’s service at the Memorial. As we approach the celebration weekend, the Foundation staff is busy working to make the many necessary arrangements for each of the events. We are eagerly looking forward to celebrating with each and every one of you at this historic event. For details about anniversary events and reservations, as well as information about becoming a 15th Anniversary Sponsor, where to stay and more, visit our special 15th Anniversary section.“Still Standing—Still Free” 9/11 Photography Exhibition to Close Sept. 15
Only days remain until the “Still Standing - Still Free” 9/11 photography exhibition at the Women’s Memorial closes on Sept. 15, 2012. A commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon, the exhibit features some 40 select images taken at the Pentagon on 9/11, some of which have never been presented to the public. “Still Standing—Still Free,” which opened at the Memorial Aug. 11, includes the work of Greater Washington DC area professional photographers Sean Kelley, Joe Pisciotta, Stephen Jaffe and Bob Pugh. Exhibit goers will also have the opportunity to record their thoughts in the “Where Were You?” journal and view 9/11 newspapers, magazines and other historical documents related to 9/11. The exhibit is free and open to the public.WAVES National 2012 Convention, Sept. 19-23, 2012
The 19th Biennial WAVES National Convention will be held at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Hotel in Orlando, FL, from Sept. 19-23, 2012. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the WAVES and WAVES National’s 33rd anniversary. Visit the WAVES National website to get a schedule of events and access the Call to Convention materials. The convention registration deadline is Aug. 18, 2012We Salute This Month's Celebrations
Several special military birthdays and anniversaries are feted in the month of May. Learn more about this month's special dates.Foundation President's Activities
Brig. Gen. Vaught attended or is scheduled to attend and/or make remarks at the following events in May and June 2012:
2012 SBA Washington Metropolitan Area Small Business Awards Ceremony, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA. National Day of Prayer Breakfast, attend, Springfield, VA.
General Dollar Veterans Recognition Month kick-off, remarks, Goodlettsville, TN.
NV #33 WAC Veterans Assoc. Spring Sisters in Service Luncheon, remarks, Fairfax, VA.
Truth and Justice: The 2012 Summit on Military Sexual Violence, attend, Washington, DC.
American Civics Center Elderhostel, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
15th Annual Congressional Caucus on Women's Issues Ceremony and Wreathlaying, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
15-17:National Association of State Women Veterans Coordinators Conference, remarks, Sacramento, CA.
US Coast Guard VADM Brice-O’Hara Change of Watch & Retirement Ceremony, attend, Washington, DC.
NSDAR John Alexander Chapter 80th Anniversary celebration, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
Military Health System Remembrance Day Ceremony, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
US Dept. Housing and Urban Development Memorial Day program, remarks, Washington, DC.
Women Veteran's Association of Hudson Valley, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
American Legion Post 171 Memorial Day Ceremony, remarks, Damascus, MD.
50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration kickoff, attend, Washington, DC.
Women’s Memorial 15th Annual Memorial Day ceremony, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
Women's Leadership & Resiliency 2012 Conference, remarks, Fredericksburg, VA.
Ms. Veteran America Regional Competition, judge, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
2LT Carol Ann Drazba Memorial Dedication, remarks, Scranton, PA.
Leadership VA 2012, remarks, Women’s Memorial, Arlington, VA.
Illinois NSDAR State Supper, attend, Washington, DC.
NSDAR Continental Congress Opening Night Ceremony & Reception, attend, Washington, DC.