VA Announces the 2025 Center for Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative (VA anuncia la iniciativa 2025 del Centro para Mujeres Veteranas Pioneras “Mujeres Veteranas Forjando un Camino”)

Center for Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative

“VA announces the 2025 Center for Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative seeking to recognize women who have served and separated from military service, making significant impacts on the lives of Veterans, their families, or caregivers.” The VA’s Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is on the lookout for outstanding nominees for their 2025 Women Veterans Trailblazers “Women Veterans Forging a Path” initiative. This prestigious program seeks to recognize women who have served and separated from military service, making significant impacts on the lives of Veterans, their families, or caregivers. What Defines a Trailblazer? A Trailblazer is a woman who embodies leadership and change through impactful actions or events, over time, in crucial areas such as: - Education: Advocating for or providing educational opportunities for Veterans. - Employment: Assisting Veterans in securing meaningful employment. - Entrepreneurship: Supporting Veteran-owned businesses. - Homelessness: Working towards eradicating Veteran homelessness. - Legal Assistance: Offering legal help to Veterans. - Mental Health and Wellness: Promoting mental health services for Veterans. - Research: Building women’s health research to transform Veterans’ care. - Violence Against Women: Combatting domestic violence, harassment, and sexual assault affecting Veterans. How to Nominate a Trailblazer The deadline for nomination packages is Monday, September 30, 2024. If you or someone you know fits this description, the Center for Women Veterans is eager to hear from you. Submit your nominations now and learn more. Selected nominees will be announced in March 2025, aligning with Women’s History Month. The selection process may include an interview to further explore the nominee's contributions. A Legacy of Recognition The CWV began this initiative in 2019 with the “Women Breaking Barriers” campaign, celebrating the myriad contributions of women Veterans both during and after their military service. This inaugural event honored fifteen women Veterans across various military branches. The Center for Women Veterans continued this tradition biannually in 2021 and 2023. In 2023, CWV’s “Women Making a Difference” initiative received an overwhelming 394 nomination packages, ultimately selecting 19 women Veterans for recognition, including two posthumous awards, highlighting their extraordinary work across various fields. Sharing Stories of Impact The Trailblazer campaign is more than just recognition—it’s a powerful medium to share the unique experiences and contributions of women Veterans. The stories shared through this initiative shine a light on how their military service has paved the way for continued leadership and advocacy within their communities. If you are a woman Veteran Trailblazer or know one who is making a difference, now is the perfect time to step into the spotlight. The Center for Women Veterans is ready to celebrate and share your story. For more information and to access the application, please visit the VA’s Center for Women Veterans website. Together, let’s celebrate the remarkable women forging impactful paths post-military service. www.200gfs.cm

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Two Hundred Global Financial Solutions. (200GFS): Labor Market Trends and Predictions

Two Hundred Global Financial Solutions. (200GFS): Labor Market Trends and Predictions: The labor market is a hot topic. Many people are looking for work, and many are looking to employ. So most people want to at the very least ...

Women Veterans Recognition Day (Día de reconocimiento de las mujeres veteranas)

¿Qué es el Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas?

12 de junio - Día de reconocimiento de las mujeres veteranas El Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas no es un Día de los Veteranos separado para las mujeres. El día, que se celebra anualmente el 12 de junio, reconoce, honra y recuerda la firma de la Ley de Integración de los Servicios Armados de las Mujeres (pub.L. 80–625, 62 Stat. 356) , que otorga a las mujeres el derecho a servir permanentemente en las fuerzas armadas regulares. . Las mujeres han servido en las guerras y conflictos de Estados Unidos a lo largo de nuestra historia. Desempeñaron papeles vitales en la Guerra Revolucionaria, sirviendo como soldados, elevando la moral y espiando al enemigo. Se sabe que algunos incluso se disfrazaban de hombres para poder servir. Más de 400 mujeres lucharon en los ejércitos de la Unión y la Confederación durante la Guerra Civil. Durante la Primera Guerra Mundial, unas 35.000 mujeres sirvieron oficialmente. Las mujeres desempeñaron funciones que salvan vidas, como enfermeras, y funciones críticas de personal de apoyo, como Hello Girls , conocida formalmente como Unidad de Operadoras Telefónicas Femeninas de Signal Corps. En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, 350.000 mujeres sirvieron en el ejército estadounidense en ocupaciones como enfermería, inteligencia militar, criptografía y aparejo de paracaídas. En agosto de 1943, el Destacamento de entrenamiento de vuelo de mujeres (WFTD) y el Escuadrón de transporte auxiliar de mujeres (WAFS) se fusionaron en una sola unidad para todas las mujeres piloto y formaron las Pilotos de servicio de la fuerza aérea de mujeres (WASP). Volaron más de 60 millones de millas en dos años. Durante este tiempo, el 6888.º Batallón se formó como la primera y única unidad del Cuerpo de Ejército de Mujeres Negras (WAC) que se desplegó en el extranjero durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Su apodo era "Seis-Triple Ocho" y su lema era "Sin correo, baja moral". Rompiendo barreras - 12 de junio de 1948 Antes de la firma de la Ley de Integración de los Servicios Armados de Mujeres el 12 de junio de 1948, sólo las enfermeras podían servir en las fuerzas regulares y de reserva durante tiempos de paz. Todas las demás mujeres fueron enviadas a casa después de cada conflicto. La firma de la ley consideró a las mujeres esenciales para los esfuerzos de guerra y les permitió servir en las fuerzas armadas regulares a tiempo completo. La Ley de Integración de las Mujeres en los Servicios Armados, junto con la decisión del presidente Truman de eliminar la segregación en el ejército, también permitió que las mujeres afroamericanas sirvieran oficialmente en el ejército. Cuando las mujeres pueden, lo hacen. Un día digno de reconocer Cada año, las proclamaciones y eventos del 12 de junio en los EE. UU. conmemoran la firma de la Ley de Integración del Servicio Armado de Mujeres por parte del presidente Truman en 1948. La fecha fue reconocida por primera vez como fecha conmemorativa cuando la Asamblea del Estado de Nueva York declaró el 12 de junio de 2008 como Día de las Mujeres. Día de Reconocimiento a los Veteranos. Mujeres servidas, mujeres pertenecen Hoy en día, las mujeres sirven en todas las especialidades ocupacionales militares, incluidas la logística, las municiones, la inteligencia y muchas de combate. Las mujeres contribuyen al ejército más profesional, educado, ágil y fuerte que Estados Unidos haya visto jamás. A pesar de su largo servicio, muchas mujeres veteranas luchan por ser reconocidas, respetadas y valoradas como veteranas en la vida civil. Después de todo lo que han hecho y siguen haciendo, las mujeres veteranas merecen el apoyo y el respeto que se han ganado a través de su servicio. Deberían sentir que pertenecen a VA. VA entiende que las mujeres veteranas enfrentan desafíos específicos y tienen necesidades de atención médica únicas. A partir de 1992 con la Ley de Atención Médica para Veteranos, VA ha estado brindando atención específica de género a mujeres veteranas elegibles. Desde entonces, hemos estado ampliando esos servicios específicos de género y lanzando iniciativas para que las mujeres veteranas sean conscientes de sus merecidos beneficios. También continuamos apoyando a nuestras instalaciones en todo el país para fomentar un ambiente cómodo y acogedor para las mujeres veteranas que cruzan nuestras puertas. Si está interesado en que su estado reconozca el Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas, comuníquese con el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos de su estado local y/o con el Gobernador para conocer el proceso para su estado. Este 12 de junio, a todas las mujeres veteranas: Feliz Día de Reconocimiento a las Mujeres Veteranas de parte de VA. ¡Obtenga más información y corra la voz sobre por qué celebramos el Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas! Podcast Ella usa las botas Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas (12 de junio de 2023) Disipando los mitos del Día de Reconocimiento de las Mujeres Veteranas (8 de junio de 2022) El origen del Día de las Mujeres Veteranas (12 de junio de 2021)

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CIUDAD DE WESTON

Weekly eNewsletter June 4, 2024 Next Commission Meeting: Monday, June 17, 2024 | 7 p.m. New Service Date Changes Now in Effect Garbage, Recycling, Bulk Trash Service Starting this week, the new service dates for garbage, recycling, and bulk trash are in effect. Find out if your service days have changed by clicking "Learn More" below to find the Solid Waste Collection Lookup App and enter your address.  Learn More WestonGOV Academy Finance and Budget Day At last week's session of WestonGOV Academy, members participated in a tabletop budget board game scenario whereby they are the Commission and must balance the budget while real-world events impact their budget decisions. Balancing the budget isn’t easy when issues like storm cleanups and state mandates are thrown into the mix. The evening spent with Finance and Budget provided some excellent insight into how the City of Weston funds the annual budget and where the funds are spent.  View Photos Financial Transparency There is Still Time to Join the Parade on July 4 If you, your group, or your organization are interested in being in Weston’s Hometown Fourth of July Parade, the application is available online. Don’t wait too long, the deadline to apply is June 14! This year’s parade theme is Celebrating the American Dream. Get your creative juices flowing and bring on your patriotic pride. We’ll see you at the parade!  Learn More Register for the Fourth of July 5K On your mark... get set... GOOOO and register today for Weston's Fourth of July Hometown Celebration 5K Run/Walk. Whether you’re running, jogging or walking, everyone is welcome to come out and get  their steps in before the Fourth of July Parade. The race kicks off on Thursday, July 4, at 7:15 a.m., starting and ending in Weston Town Center. All participants will receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Don’t wait, reserve your spot by registering today. Read More Register Here Hurricane Preparedness Your Preparedness Kit Hurricane season is here! Are you ready for the storm season? We encourage you to be #WestonReady through the season. Get a jump start on your preparations by making sure that your supplies are in order at home. It is important to make sure you and your family have supplies for at least three days following a storm’s impact to our area. You still have time to gather disaster preparedness supplies all tax-free through June 14.  Learn More List of Items Eligible for Tax Free Shopping 2024 Hurricane Guide Summer is Here! Camp Options for Your Child Keeping your kids entertained and active has become easier with the YMCA Summer Camp and other sports league camps in Weston. The Weston YMCA Summer Camp, for ages five through 12, will enjoy arts and crafts, songs, games, YFIT, swimming and character value development. For ages 12 to 15, the Leadership in Training camp is a great option. The camp focuses on helping teens develop leadership skills, team building and community service projects while also participating in traditional day camp activities. Campers ages 13 through 17 have the unique opportunity for fun through field trips and special activities such as attending a Marlins game or visiting Zoo Miami in the Camp Y Adventure Tripper Camp. If the YMCA camp is not right for your child, check out sports camps in Weston where kids can enjoy playing and developing their skills in baseball, soccer, tackle football, cheer, tennis and more. If your child is not into sports but is interested in robotics or wants to get started, the VEX-IQ Robotics Summer Camp at the Weston Community Center is the right place for them.  YMCA Summer Camp  WAL Baseball Camp Weston Warriors Tackle Football and Cheer FUTSOC Summer Camp  Weston Racquet Club Code-a-Robot Summer Camp Water Smart Weston Safe Summer Fun = Swim Lessons A refreshing dive under the scorching heat is a perfect way to start the summer. But learning how to swim is critical to having a safe and enjoyable summer. The Children’s Services Council of Broward County has partnered with Broward County’s SWIM Central program to provide a coupon to help off-set the cost of swimming instruction for children ages six months through four years old.  Learn More SWIM Coupon Broward County Library Summer Reading Program This summer, adventure begins at your library. Your Broward Library’s free, all-ages Summer Learning program began this week and runs through August 10. The program includes, “adventure-themed workshops, programs and classes. Along with exciting books, attendees will discover wellness, art, travel, science, trivia contests, crafts and musical and theatrical productions.” Start off on your child’s adventure by finding programming, classes and more at your local Weston Branch library. Register for the BC Library Summer Reading Program Help Your Pets Chill in the Summer Swelter Pet parents are already feeling the effects of the extreme heat hitting South Florida so imagine how your furry family member feels walking on hot asphalt when heat indexes are near or over 100 degrees. Currently, there is a nationwide crisis of hot weather-related cat and dog deaths, and unfortunately, Florida ranked second in the nation for states with heat-related pet deaths. Broward County Animal Control offers some tips to beat the heat. Learn More Sales Tax Holiday Expiring June 30 There is still time to purchase home-hardening impact-resistant doors, windows, and garage doors, all tax-free until June 30, 2024. If you are looking to get a gas stove or ENERGY STAR washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters, refrigerators or combo refrigerators/freezers, the last day to purchase any of these items tax-free is June 30, 2024. Learn More Healthy Living Tip The MIND Diet The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is expected to rise over time. This June, for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, learn about the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet, which focuses on consuming plant-based foods and limiting animal products and high-saturated foods.

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