Why is the Army creating a combat bra?
Nowadays there are combat versions of everything. From socks, to warm outerwear, to undershirts – all of which are designed to help you move faster, wick-away sweat, and remain as…
This is the first woman killed in action in Vietnam
Although women were not allowed in combat positions in the military until way after the Vietnam War, that doesn’t mean that women were not in harm’s way during their service as nurses. Women have held nursing positions aiding the military as far b…
17th annual Pin-Ups for Vets calendar showcases stars-in-the-making
It’s that time of year! Award-winning nonprofit Pin-Ups For Vets released its 17th annual calendar, which will raise funding to support VA hospitals, ill and injured veterans, homeless veterans, deployed…
Comcast RISE provides $91M in financial support to entrepreneurs
What’s good for women business owners and entrepreneurs of color is good for all women and people of color. It’s also good for the entire country’s economic health, according to…
4 ways America empowered women in order to win WWII
During WWII, the United States encouraged and empowered women to man the factories and even join the fight in non-combat roles. The American vision was that we were all in…
Do you know these 4 female spies?
Last week marked the anniversary of the birth of Mata Hari, and while she is undoubtedly one of the most famous female spies in history, there have been many, many more. These women worked tirelessly to help the French resistance and Allied forces. …
From nursing to newspapers, these were the women of Vietnam
While women made strides during World War II and Korea to be integrated into the military, Vietnam felt like a step backward as the military initially resisted sending women into any career field to Vietnam.
Then, when the military realized t…
The first American woman to lead a military operation in the Civil War was Harriet Tubman
The first woman to lead a military op might not meet your stereotype. Instead, envision the Civil War, and a woman who has been working as a spy for the Union Army. She has been gathering valuable information to help the Union turn the tide in the w…
5 badass women who served
It’s Women’s History Month, and we’d be wrong if we didn’t highlight some of the most badass women to serve within the military’s ranks. Throughout American history, the stories of heroes who are women have often been told as if they were aster…
Women in the military: Making waves since WWI
The history and role of military women throughout the years is fascinating. And with March being Women’s History Month, we decided to dive in and take a look back at the role women have played in the U.S. military from WWI to the present day.