Their view: Doing right by women veterans in Virginia
Bristol Herald CourierFeb 17, 2018
Women are the fastest-growing segment of America's veteran population. With about 2.2 million female vets in the
Women transitioning back to civilian life often face new battles when they return to the home front. The
Access to adequate health care, readjustment benefits, and employment assistance can be challenging for women. Compound those issues with a civilian population that often has a skewed idea of female vets, and readjustment can be a difficult, drawn-out process for some women.
We are fortunate that these issues are far less prevalent in
With more than 111,000,
We are delighted to learn of a bill sponsored by state Sen.
As women warriors trade in their combat gear for career wear, they have the choice to move anywhere in the nation. It's important that the commonwealth set aside a week to raise awareness throughout the state as to the valuable contributions these women have made and will continue to make throughout their lives.