July 30th Newsletter

Edition 31 | July 30th, 2019

Army Combat Fitness Test Administrator is New

BE FIT Influencer

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s BE FIT program has a new influencer: Sgt. 1 st Class Sherille Butler , a 12-year Army logistics specialist, certified Army Combat Fitness Test administrator and bodybuilder.

History Making Women

Major General Diana Holland became the first female 2-star general in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers . This promotion comes after Major General Holland led the South Atlantic Division's response to hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 and to hurricanes Florence and Michael in 2018.

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1st Lt. Jennifer Kuhnert first recognized the call to be a chaplain when she realized how faith and spirituality play a role in the military family. In 2016 she became the Wisconsin Army National Guard's first female chaplain, assigned to the 257th Brigade Support Battalion.

July 29th was the 244th Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps. Thank them for all they do to support our Soldiers and their families!

"Col. W. Maria Bochat, incoming commander of the 48th Chemical Brigade, received the brigade colors from Brig. Gen. James Bonner, commanding general 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Command, and the reviewing officer for the ceremony, signifying Bochat’s taking charge of the unit from the outgoing commander, Col. Christopher Hoffman, outgoing 48th Chemical Brigade commander."

The Army Women's Foundation wants to celebrate women and individuals who have contributed to the Army or made exceptional contributions to women in the Army or the Armed Forces. Let us know whom we should induct into our 2020 Hall of Fame by nominating them today.

Eligibility and Criteria

Supporting AWF

The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Fort Lee, Virginia. The mission of the Army Women’s Foundation is to promote public interest in the Army and recognize and honor the service of all U.S. Army women.

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"Twin sisters who began their Army National Guard careers together went to war in Afghanistan together and share a house together, are now planning their retirements from the New York Army National Guard together." Learn more .

VA Maternity Care Coordinators Help Women Veterans Navigate Health Care Services -Women Veterans deserve and expect high-quality health care to address their needs, and in some cases their needs include deciding when motherhood is right for them. Whether women Veterans are looking to start a family or to prevent pregnancy, VA can help. Learn more.

The lists are out and the temperatures are hot! If you are staying inside this season to do your shopping on Amazon, remember to shop through the Amazon Smile link and choose The Army Women's Foundation as your charitable organization. Each purchase made will help support us! Shop Now!

Army Women's Foundation | (804) 734-3078 | [email protected] | awfdn.org

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