The Flagpole e-Newsletter

Edition 61 | November 17th, 2020

The U.S. Army Women's Foundation

Honor ~ Empower ~ Connect

November is National Scholarship Month

The Army Women's Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program

The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) recognizes the importance of education and the role it plays in personal, professional, and economic fulfillment. The Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program provides grants to women soldiers, past and present, and their lineal descendants to help them attain their educational goals.

The AWF Legacy Scholarship Program offers financial support in four areas: Certificate Programs, Community College coursework, Undergraduate Degrees, and Graduate Degrees. Scholarships are awarded only for coursework from accredited institutions. Scholarships are based on merit, academic potential, personal essay, community service, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Applications for our Legacy Scholarship are open.

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Women Making History

On display: Soldier forever enshrined at National Army Museum

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Lt. Col. Ashley Hartwell let out a joyous gasp as she marveled at a unique display in the National Museum of the United States Army for the first time.

A bright smile beamed across her face as she turned to share her excitement with her husband, Maj. Kristopher Hartwell, and daughter, Grace.

A life-sized model in Hartwell's visage, dressed in an Army combat uniform, stood tall in front of the family.

Female Soldier 1st to earn EIB in brigade

FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Sarah N. Long became the first female in 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to earn an Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) Oct. 16 at Fort Carson.

The EIB is a special skill badge earned by infantrymen who demonstrate their proficiency in land navigation, weapons training, physical fitness and Soldier tasks.

Only one other woman has earned the award in the division.

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Were You Or Was Someone In Your Family A Woman In The U.S. Army?

We are looking for submissions from Army Women and their families. The US Army Women's Foundation is dedicated to empowering, honoring, and being a dynamic advocate for telling the stories of Army Women and Veterans. We want to know how you or your family member has made an impact or difference in the U.S. Army, and/ or how the Army has changed or impacted your life. Please attach photos with your submission and a completed draft of the story that you would like to be shared. Stories will be on the US Army Women's Foundation Website, and they will be highlighted on our social media and newsletters.

Are You Ready To Share Your Story?

Click the button below to email your story to the US Army Women's Foundation:

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Shop with AmazonSmile While Supporting the Army Women's Foundation

Did you know that you can support US Army Women's Foundation while shopping on AmazonSmile? Make the US Army Women's Foundation your beneficiary:

Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process

Want to Make a Difference This Year?

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Veterans are returning to civilian life by the tens of thousands, eager to apply their highly refined talents in sustainable careers. Prudential recognizes that this presents a challenge: how can we best cultivate those talents for the betterment of our nation, and for the lives of those who have served us?

Walmart is grateful for the sacrifice our nation’s veterans, military men and women, and their families have made in service to our country. It is not only their duty, but their honor to support men and women in uniform not only when they are on the battlefield, but also when they return home and transition to civilian life.

Army Women's Foundation | (804) 734-3078 | info@awfdn.org | awfdn.org

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