Military Women's Memorial

We’re celebrating 27 years of the Military Women’s Memorial! Whether you are a Charter Member or joined us along the way, thank you for taking this beautiful 27-year journey with us. Together, we have accomplished so much. There’s still so much work to do, and we’re looking forward to the next 27 years. For our 27th Anniversary, we are celebrating with a Golden Ticket sweepstakes that will help support the Memorial into the future. https://lnkd.in/e-9XUHii Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of three great prizes. Restrictions apply. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale now through 5 PM ET on October 18, 2024. We will draw the name of the winner on October 18th, the 27th anniversary of the Military Women’s Memorial. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE https://lnkd.in/e-9XUHii Thank you for your support! #MWManniversary #HerMemorial

HAPPY ASK AN ARCHIVIST DAY!! In celebration, we're sharing a little bit about our world class Collection. Watch as the Collections staff at the Military Women’s Memorial answer frequently asked questions about MWM’s collection and how it is cared for. Enjoy this sneak peek into the world of collections care at the Military Women’s Memorial. https://bit.ly/3ZONQ2G

HAPPY ASK AN ARCHIVIST DAY! Celebrate with us by asking YOUR QUESTIONS about the MWM COLLECTION and the work our ARCHIVISTS DO or TELL US WHAT YOU LOVE about our world class collection donated by military women and their family members. Learn more about our Collection below, in our MWM Ask An Archivist video - https://bit.ly/3tk9Zrj, and on our website - https://lnkd.in/erWkEzq5 The Military Women's Memorial formally established its Collection in July 1994. The Memorial now houses more than 8,000 donations, including photographs, documents, textiles, artifacts, and audiovisual material representing all eras and all branches of service. In February 2000, MWM officially launched the Oral History Program to collect the personal stories of veterans and active duty servicewomen. The Oral History Collection now houses over 1,400 narratives from all branches from World War I to the present. Our resources also include a research library of more than 2,000 books, manuscripts, and periodicals about women’s service in and with the U.S. Armed Forces from the American Revolution to the present. #AskAnArchivist #HerMemorial #MWMcollection

CELEBRATING 27 YEARS OF THE MILITARY WOMEN'S MEMORIAL THE MAKING OF THE MEMORIAL, PART 2 After site selection was complete and Arlington National Cemetery’s original main gate structure with its granite retaining wall was chosen, a two-stage national design competition was held in 1989, and a panel of women veterans and distinguished architects and designers judged more than 130 designs with basic criteria for consideration prescribed by the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission. In November 1989, the Foundation announced the winner — a team led by New York architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, whose mother was a World War II Army nurse. The Weiss/Manfredi design originally included tall glass spires rising from the original semicircular retaining wall’s upper terrace and which would glow softly in the night. This design was ultimately altered because of concerns that the illuminated spires would have too great an impact on the historic memorial corridor and did not blend harmoniously with the neoclassical architecture of the existing structure. They went back to the drawing board and returned with an arc of glass tablets etched with quotations by and about military women, which would act as skylights running the entire length of the exhibit gallery. As the sun passed overhead, the quotations were to reflect down onto the gallery walls inside the Memorial. #mwm27years #HerMemorial #militarywomen #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember

Happy 249th Birthday, US Navy!! Thank you for your dedicated service, sacrifice, and commitment in defense of our nation. Sending our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes from the Military Women's Memorial. #USNAVY

Join us this Veterans Day, November 11, at 3PM, for the 27th annual Military Women’s Memorial Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony, one of the major observances in the nation’s capital will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans’ remarks, and wreathlayings. In celebration of America’s Veterans, guests are invited for light refreshments following the program. To make sure we have adequate seating and refreshments, please reserve tickets via Eventbrite, indicating the number attending. We look forward to having you join us for the major national day to honor America’s veterans. Our program will be held inside the Memorial. RESERVE TICKETS - https://lnkd.in/e4wJDbsd

HER STORY PODCAST - https://bit.ly/3Y4V4wJ In our recent Herstory: 3 Million Servicewomen's Stories Podcast, we feature Jennifer Vollbrecht. Military Women's Memorial President CW5 Phyllis Wilson, USA Ret. sat down with Jennifer to learn about her service in the US Marine Corps. Jennifer served as a Helicopter Crew Chief, Mechanic and Door Gunner. She flew several hundred missions including, training, air shows, medical evacuations, resupply and personnel transport. Jennifer is an active member of the veteran and local non-profit community. THIS is HER STORY! Our Her Story podcast is another step forward to broaden our reach and support our mission to Honor and Remember the some 3 million women who’ve served and to Educate and Empower the public with the stories and experiences of America’s women patriots. #HerMemorial #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember #MWMHerStoryPodcast

We’re celebrating 27 years of the Military Women’s Memorial! Whether you are a Charter Member or joined us along the way, thank you for taking this beautiful 27-year journey with us. Together, we have accomplished so much. There’s still so much work to do, and we’re looking forward to the next 27 years. For our 27th Anniversary, we are celebrating with a Golden Ticket sweepstakes that will help support the Memorial into the future. https://lnkd.in/e-9XUHii Purchase a ticket for a chance to win one of three great prizes. Restrictions apply. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale now through 5 PM ET on October 18, 2024. We will draw the name of the winner on October 18th, the 27th anniversary of the Military Women’s Memorial. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE https://lnkd.in/e-9XUHii Thank you for your support! #MWManniversary #HerMemorial

It is a privilege to announce Kerry Washington as our 2024 Patriot Leadership Award Recipient. Kerry Washington is recognized for her role as the Commanding Officer, United States Army Major Charity Adams-Earley during World War Two in Tyler Perry’s new film, The Six Triple Eight. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion contributed to the war effort in a unique way: by sorting through a three-year backlog of undelivered mail and delivering the mail to American soldiers far from home. In the face of discrimination and a vast, unfamiliar country divided by global conflict, these 855 women brought hope to the front lines. “No mail, low morale” was the motto they gave themselves, and they fulfilled the promise of delivered mail (17 million pieces of it!) and morale when the United States needed it most. During filming of The Six Triple Eight, Washington said, ““I felt like these women were with us in this process. You felt their spirit all the time.” In recent years, due to the efforts of many individuals like Kerry, the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is finally being told. In 2022, the 6888th was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. We extend our sincere gratitude to Kerry Washington for bringing the story of the 6888 to America and the world through her powerful and moving portrayal of Major Charity Adams-Earley in "The Six Triple Eight." Watch Trailer - https://lnkd.in/gH7FRgrq ABOUT KERRY WASHINGTON Kerry Washington is an Emmy-winning, SAG, and Golden Globe-nominated actor, bestselling author, director, producer, and organizer. A native of The Bronx, New York, Washington is a versatile and fearless multi-hyphenate, and has received high acclaim for her work in film, television, theater, digital media, advocacy, and beyond. Washington received widespread public recognition for her role as Olivia Pope on the hit ABC drama Scandal, breaking barriers as the first Black woman since 1974 to headline a network TV drama. Over the show’s seven seasons, Washington earned two Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe nomination, a SAG nomination, and two NAACP Image Awards for her role on the Peabody Award-winning series. ABOUT THE AWRD The Military Women's Memorial Patriot Leadership Award is presented to a woman or man of extraordinary caliber whose actions and leadership have honored and empowered our nation’s military women. It honors exceptional Americans whose inspirational service and selfless dedication embody the ideals and patriotism espoused by the over 3 million women who have served our country from the American Revolution to today. #MWMpatriotleadershipaward #HerMemorial #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember #StrongerTogether

It is an honor to announce our first 2024 Patriot Leadership Award Recipient, Sean Astin. “People will root for anyone who shows them their heart.” - Sean Astin Onscreen, with Astin’s portrayal of Samwise Gamgee in "The Lord of the Rings," he is one of the world’s most beloved loyal sidekicks. Our military community knows all too well the true value of a faithful battle buddy. Offscreen, Sean Astin is just that, a battle buddy to our military community through his unwavering support in his role as a Civilian Aide Emeritus to the Secretary of the Army. Thank you for showing us your heart, Sean. Sean is being honored for his work as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). Sean served for 10 years under six secretaries in two administrations. In 2022, the Secretary of the Army, Christine Wormuth, gave Sean CASA Emeritus status for his continued support of service members and their families. “For 27 years I’ve been proud to celebrate the men and women of the United States Army,” Astin?said?. “To receive the honor of becoming a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Emeritus fills me with a renewed sense of mission. I hope to support the recruiting command with creativity and purpose as the nation looks to grow the next generation of leaders. People need to know they have what it takes to serve in the Army, and I want to help them understand what is possible.” Through his many roles and work onscreen and off, Sean has most definitely shown us his heart. Our battle buddy who ”Has the power to make you an honorary Goonie!!” has endeared himself to us for all time. Thank you for your service in support of our women and men in uniform, Sean! Congratulations on being the recipient of the 2024 Patriot Leadership Award. ABOUT THE AWARD The Military Women's Memorial Patriot Leadership Award is presented to a woman or man of extraordinary caliber whose actions and leadership have honored and empowered our nation’s military women. It honors exceptional Americans whose inspirational service and selfless dedication embody the ideals and patriotism espoused by the over 3 million women who have served our country from the American Revolution to today. #2024PatriotLeadershipAward #HerMemorial #HonorEducateEmpowerRemember #MWMStrongerTogether #USArmy Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Phyllis Wilson, MPA, BSN, RN Cathleen Pearl Marilla Cushman Donna Houle Britta Granrud Christina Wendall Amy Sorvillo