The Ohio Department of Veterans Services will help celebrate
Women’s History Month’s significance when five Ohio women veterans come
together to tell their stories and share their experiences of life in the
military and beyond – and how service to the nation and their communities
helped shape their world today.
The panel discussion will be held on March 22 at 11 a.m. at
the Ohio History Connection, 800 E. 17th Ave. in Columbus. The general public
is encouraged to attend this free event entitled “Women Veterans: Their Service
Continues.”
Additionally, in coordination with Vietnam
Veterans Day, Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to attend so they can be
formally presented with a special commemorative lapel pin. ODVS Director
Deborah Ashenhurst will share remarks expressing the importance of honoring
Vietnam veterans.The women veterans’ discussion will include the following
topics:* Their motivations for joining the military;
* Their challenges and opportunities in training and war;*
Their continued mission of service after service through volunteerism,
advocacy, professional distinction and public service;
* Their life lessons in tenacity and
adaptability.The following distinguished women veterans will participate on the
panel:* Emcee Angela Beltz, Army, chair of the Ohio Women Veterans Advisory
Committee;* Moderator Claudia Foss, Air Force, vice chair of the Ohio Women
Veterans Advisory Committee
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