The W.A.V.E. Campaign

The W.A.V.E. Campaign stand for Women of the Armed Forces & Veterans Empowerment Campaign. Our mission is to serve & empower women veterans.

[Service Women (SWAN) @Servicewomen]

Tomorrow @deshaunabarber, our CEO, will have @ProtectRDfnders Founder and Executive Chair, Nancy Parrish on for our May Fireside Chat. Make sure you tune in to learn more about military focused policy, servicewomen and veteran resources, and Protect Our Defenders.

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

Last week, @RepLouCorrea introduced a bill to ensure VA employs the scientific rigor of a clinical trial framework as it continues to research cannabis use for veterans.

It is vital for VA to investigate if, when, & for whom, various forms and doses of cannabis may be effective.

[Service Women (SWAN) @Servicewomen]

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Dem. of NY, will be reintroducing the Military Justice Improvement Act! This Act would remove military commanders from a role in prosecuting service members for sexual assault.
Team SWAN call or email you Senator to ask that they support this Act.

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

Please take a moment of silence and prayer for Vanessa Guillen and Women Veterans who have experienced sexual assault or harassment while in the Military today at 7 pm @ Taqueria Del Sol https://t.co/09vwMBE7OG

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

If America is willing to send our servicemembers into harm's way to defend our democracy, then she must be ready to care for all those who borne the battle.

Learn about the bills that have been introduced to help veterans living with the effects of toxic exposure. ⬇️

[AZ Latina ☮️🌊🟦 @aVoice4ALS]

@VetAffairsDems US Navy Pilot, @MattBellinsky, is battling #ALS, which was caused by his service for our country. Pilots have 10x risk. USN has 5x risk.

Please fund an #ExpandedAccess program for #Veterans using the investigational therapy that has slowed Matt's ALS

https://t.co/7AbNAmH7xb

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

Stop Ignoring her Military Service. Approve Women Veterans Day 2021. #WV-DAY2021 - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/mLpgqQrmHF via @Change

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

Women veterans, #LGBTQ veterans, and Native veterans have a higher risk of dying by suicide.

This Congress, we'll work to support and improve outreach efforts to these groups so they can get the #MentalHealth care they need.

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

Women of color serve in disproportionately higher rates compared to the rest of the women veteran population.

That means our work MUST be intersectional to meet their needs and ensure that no woman veteran is left behind.

Watch Chair @RepBrownley's opening remarks ⬇️

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

"While VA has made both significant and incremental advances in equity over the years, two key themes emerged: access to gender-specific care and the need to support the women and men who are survivors of military sexual trauma." – #WomenVetsTaskForce Chair @RepBrownley

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

About 1 in 8 women will develop invasive #BreastCancer over the course of her lifetime.

Along with encouraging women veterans over 50 to receive a mammogram every 2 years, @DeptVetAffairs is encouraging ALL women veterans to know the risks.

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[Center for Women Veterans @VAWomenVets]

A 102-year-old WomensArmyCorps #WomanVeteran, Millie Bailey, now has a park named after her in Howard County.

https://t.co/D80HAWn7Rx
Disclaimer: The sharing of any non-VA information does not constitute an endorsement of products or services on the part of the VA.

[Governor Mikie Sherrill @GovSherrillNJ]

As one of 4 women vets in Congress, I'm very pleased to have voted to adjust the VA motto to recognize the contribution of women vets and all vets' families. #shewhobornethebattle

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

Effort to Change VA Motto Triggers Heated Exchange in Hearing | https://t.co/uM8Ku6ZdrS https://t.co/26iHTqk8r8

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

I love living here at @MuseumTowerApts - here's why https://t.co/Mwhpd5Qcqu #Community Rewards

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

In the coming weeks, @VetAffairsDems will be unveiling evidence-based legislation that will require @DeptVetAffairs to:

• Improve the transition from active duty to veteran status

• Require a more systematic outreach to women & minority veterans at risk

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

@wilson_phyllis @LIMilVetNews @ArlingtonNatl @suefulton @MG_SmithT @16thSma Join the Fight. Push Congress to pass House Resolution for the National Women Veterans Appreciation Day (H.Res 438). Sign the Petition here: https://t.co/GYRsX1GJlz

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

Join the Fight. Push Congress to pass the Resolution for a National Women Veterans Appreciation Day (H.Res 438). Sign the petition here: https://t.co/GYRsX1GJlz

[The W.A.V.E. Campaign @wavecampaigntx]

Pass House Amendment 438 - National Women Veterans Appreciation Day

[House Veterans' Affairs Democrats @VetAffairsDems]

This includes:

• Creating a safe & equitable environment for women veterans to seek #healthcare at VA facilities

• Increasing economic opportunities for women & their families

• Guaranteeing women veterans have equal access to VA benefits

[Center for Women Veterans @VAWomenVets]

Happy Women Veterans Day! Some states have passed legislation to celebrate today as Women Veterans Day (Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, signed into law on June 12, 1948). #WomenVeteransDay #VAWomenVets