Foundation for Women Warriors

Today on Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of those who braved the battlefield—and those who fought to save lives. Lieutenant Virginia Dornheggen, a U.S. Army nurse, faced the unthinkable when the Viet Cong launched a brutal attack near the 67th Evacuation Hospital. Amid shattered windows and deafening explosions, she ran toward danger, not away from it. “The pandemonium jolted me back to reality. I grabbed my flak jacket and sprinted to the Intensive Care Unit. Were the enemy already inside our perimeter, AK-47s in hand, bayonets fixed? It didn’t matter. My mission was clear — Protect the soldiers in my care. They came first, no matter what.” -Lt. Virginia Dornheggen After the war, Dornheggen continued her service as a critical care and home-health nurse, carrying the weight of memories and the names of those she couldn’t save. Today, we remember her courage and the sacrifices of all Vietnam veterans. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g3BiCyuR Or listen to her oral history here: https://lnkd.in/gAvb_pRe #vietnamwarveteransday #vietnamwar #womenveterans #honorherservice #empowerherfuture

“I like to think I helped prove that women can contribute more to national defense than just waiting for the war to end.” Electrician First Class Myrtle Rae Holthaus Hazard (1892 – 1951) made history in 1918 when she accidentally walked into Coast Guard Headquarters on her way to a job interview, becoming the first woman to enlist in the United States Coast Guard. After overcoming polio and balancing motherhood with taking night classes, Hazard found herself in the right place at the right time, qualified and ready to serve. Her vital contributions during WWI paved the way for women in the Coast Guard, yet her obituary neglected to mention her military service. Today, Hazard's legacy is honored with a Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter named in her memory. Discover more about Hazard’s inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/gQSiBzsd #womenveterans #honorherservice #womenshistorymonth #uscoastguard

Lieutenant Colonel Jasmin Moghbeli was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2005 and trained as an AH-1 Super Cobra pilot. She deployed overseas three times, completing 150 combat missions, and later became a helicopter test pilot with VMX-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. In 2017, Moghbeli was selected as a NASA astronaut. She commanded NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission, spending 197 days aboard the ISS, completing 3,184 Earth orbits, and conducting one spacewalk. She contributed to key scientific research, including spaceflight’s impact on humans and growing food in space. Read more about Lt. Col. Moghbeli’s incredible achievements: https://lnkd.in/gTrqTGcK #womenveterans #honorherservice #womenshistorymonth #nasa #womenastronauts #womeninaviation

“I’m running to revisit a part of my young adult life that was so very important to me.?I once ran a marathon and often ran 10 miles or 10 kilometers “for fun”, but my knees and other joints no longer allow me to keep up with my pace from the “good old days”, so now I’m far more likely to run/walk (usually walk) with my dog—often on grass rather than pavement.?My 5K time has pretty close to doubled, but at 67, I’m still out there moving and don’t plan to give up soon!?I’m a staunch believer in the old saying, “Use it or lose it”!” -Michelle Lewis, Virtual 5K participant Still itching to celebrate women’s history this month? You still have 4 days to join our virtual 5K! Honor women trailblazers through history with every step you take. Grab a friend and register today for FREE: https://lnkd.in/gYFAFrKP #womenshistorymonth #honorherservice #empowerherfuture #womenveterans #virtual5k #funrun

“Play one shot at a time just like you live one day at a time.” -Lieutenant Patty Berg Lieutenant Patricia “Patty” Berg was a trailblazing Marine and golfer, winning 15 major LPGA titles—a record still unmatched. During WWII, she served as a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps Reserve and raised $3 million for the war effort through golf matches. Her legacy continues today with the LPGA Patty Berg Award. Read more about her remarkable achievements here: https://lnkd.in/gURniea3 #womenveterans #honorherservice #empowerherfuture?#womenshistorymonth #wwii #pattyberg #golf

“I am so thankful for the Bright Beginnings Baby Shower. Babies are expensive and it is just so intimidating to think about all the additional expenses. With the Baby Shower, I received so many items that I need for my baby’s arrival -from baby wipes, to diapers, to a brand-new car seat, and more!?FFWW just made it more doable and affordable. Thank you so much FFWW!!!”? ? Learn how you can create a bright beginning for veteran families? https://lnkd.in/gDRXhJf5? #honorherservice #empowerherfuture #womenshistorymonth #babyshower

Before she became a television icon as Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls, Bea Arthur (born Bernice Frankel) served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Enlisting in 1943 as one of the first members of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve, she trained as a typist before transferring to the Motor Transport School at Camp Lejeune. She was honorably discharged in 1945, at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Read more about Staff Sergeant Frankel here: https://lnkd.in/gtQWG8Tp #womenveterans #honorherservice #womenshistorymonth #goldengirls #beaarthur #wwii

On #NationalMedalofHonorDay, we honor Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, the only woman to have received the Medal of Honor. A pioneering U.S. Army surgeon, women’s rights advocate, abolitionist, and spy, Walker defied societal expectations by dedicating her life to medicine and service. As the first female U.S. Army surgeon during the Civil War, she crossed battle lines to care for soldiers and civilians. In 1864, she was captured as a spy by Confederate troops and held as a prisoner of war for four months, but her indomitable spirit never wavered. Discover more about Dr. Mary Edwards Walker’s inspiring legacy: https://lnkd.in/gisy27B #womenveterans #militarywomen #medalofhonor #honorherservice #womenshistorymonth

Lieutenant Susan Ahn Cuddy shattered barriers as a pioneering figure in the U.S. Navy. Inspired by her father, a Korean independence activist, and driven by the attack on Pearl Harbor, she joined the WAVES in 1942, becoming the first Asian American woman in the program. Despite facing racism and sexism, she excelled, becoming the Navy’s first female gunnery officer, training naval aviators in air combat tactics. She later broke new ground as the first Asian American woman in naval intelligence and went on to serve as a codebreaker and section chief at the NSA during the Cold War. Read more about Lieutenant Cuddy’s incredible story: https://lnkd.in/gkbvfex8 #womenveterans #honorherservice #womenshistorymonth #usnavy

Participating in the Foundation for Women Warriors Virtual 5K this month in honor of the women who came before us! Whether walking, running, or riding, it’s a simple way to reflect on their strength and keep moving forward in their legacy. Sign up today!!! https://lnkd.in/gYFAFrKP #WomensHistoryMonth #RunForHer #Virtual5K #HonorHerService