Tues 3/17: What Every Girl Needs to Know About the Military

The next event in Women’s History Month is a panel discussion with the women of SWAN….the Service Women’s Action Network in MLK 255/256 noon-1:30pm.   SWAN is “a group of military service women and allies who came together in 2007 to create a network of support for military service women and also women considering military service.” In this panel, veterans will “speak to the realities of life in the military and demystify the illusions often marketed by military recruiters. Panelists will address the myths and realities of the messages often promoted to target young women.

It is a crucial time for women in the military

• Over 155,000 women currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
• 15% of our military service personnel are women.
• The current VA system provides limited services specified for women.

Learn more about SWAN...