Today we pay tribute and give thanks to Americans who have served our country. In war or peace; in Afghanistan or Arizona; in the Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, and National Guard; in the mountains, plains, waterways, and ports — they have answered our country’s call to protect American borders and our way [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Veteran’s Day’
Choosing to Remember
Posted in The AAUW Community, tagged Afghanistan, Air Force, Arizona, Army, Coast Guard, Mariines, National Guard, Navy, Veteran's Day, veterans on November 11, 2011, | 2 Comments »
Serving While Female
Posted in The AAUW Community, tagged Veteran's Day on November 11, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
This Veteran’s Day feels particularly poignant in light of the recent tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas. Thirteen soldiers and civilians were slain and more than 29 wounded in a gunman’s rampage on Thursday, November 5. Among the dead are Sgt. Amy Krueger, who was to be deployed to Afghanistan in December; Lt. Col. Juanita Warman, [...]

