Women's History Month

During the month of March, women veterans across the nation took time to reflect and celebrate their service to the nation.

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Wilma Vaught, president of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, is one of the most highly decorated women to serve in the U.S. military. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Wilma Vaught, president of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, is one of the most highly decorated women to serve in the U.S. military. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion representatives prepare gifts to present to female veterans in honor of their military service. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion representatives prepare gifts to present to female veterans in honor of their military service. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
Margaret Jirak, a member of American Legion Post 70 in Washington, D.C., holds a teddy bear wearing a U.S. Navy uniform. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
Margaret Jirak, a member of American Legion Post 70 in Washington, D.C., holds a teddy bear wearing a U.S. Navy uniform. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion Department of Maryland Montgomery County Commander Carol Mulroney presents a teddy bear to an Army veteran who resides at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion Department of Maryland Montgomery County Commander Carol Mulroney presents a teddy bear to an Army veteran who resides at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion National Headquarters staff members LaRhanda Holt and April Commander, talk with female veterans residing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
American Legion National Headquarters staff members LaRhanda Holt and April Commander, talk with female veterans residing at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
A female veteran hold a teddy bear provided by The American Legion. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
A female veteran hold a teddy bear provided by The American Legion. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and first lady Michelle Obama present an American flag to Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Wilma Vaught in honor of her continued service to the country. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and first lady Michelle Obama present an American flag to Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Wilma Vaught in honor of her continued service to the country. Photo by Andrea C. Dickerson