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November 2025

This summer, our Sisters in Arms team filmed a documentary aboard the USCGC Healy above the Arctic Circle to recognize the courage, professionalism and leadership of the women serving on board.

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November 2021

November 2021 A Veteran’s Day Message On Monday, August 23, 2021, which was three days before the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed thirteen Service

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July 2021

July 2021 Greetings and happy 4th of July! I am Mary Ellen Scherl, artist and creator of “Defending Democracy.” You are receiving this newsletter because

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Calling All Female Service Members to Get Involved

Active duty and veteran women are urged to get involved.  Tell your meaningful story about life in the military. Contact MaryEllen@usmilitarywomen.org and find out how you can become a part of the project.