Female Vets Among Those Honored Locally By Erin O'Hearn
November 11, 2006 - It is a day we honor the men and women who fought to ensure red, white and blue are more than just colors. A day when veterans clothed in military uniforms march to remind us how their sacrifice keeps our country cloaked in freedom.


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Saturday American flags flooded the streets of Media. The sound of marching bands beat of drums competing only with the sound of applause for all of those who put their lives on hold and left families behind.

Governor Rendell and Senator elect Bob Casey marched as well, showing their gratitude for those who fought.

At the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, there was a more subdued celebration honoring the veterans who are often forgotten.

Veteran Thelma Lee Singleton said, "This is something that is exciting because its something that's actually about female veterans... because we're lost."

In fact 64 women have been killed in Iraq.

"All of these women's lives are just as important," said event organizer Dr. Cathy Santos.

The purpose of Saturday's event is not only to recognize women veterans but to bring attention to some of the issues women are facing in the military.

The National Alliance of Women Veterans says this won't be the last event it holds, because on Veteran's Day and everyday, this country needs to thank all its soldiers... and support their needs here after all they did for us over there.


--Erin O'Hearn Channel 6 News

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National Alliance of Women Veterans

August 29, 2006
Senator Larry Craig
20 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1203
Phone: (202) 224-2752
Fax: (202) 228-1067
Dear Sir:
The National Alliance of Women Veterans is pleased at the progress of the Veterans' Choice of Representation Act of 2006, Bill # S.2694. We are hopeful that the bill will pass in the House. Veterans are long over due in getting due process in their fight for deserving and eligible benefits that are often denied for understaffing or other bureaucratic red tape. Oftentimes veteran’s benefits are tied up for years and even death unfortunately preempts a veteran from receiving their benefits.

Bill #2694 will eliminate much of the time-consuming process that wears on the veteran that if passed will allow trained legal professional to cut through the red tape to right for the rights of veterans in a more timely manner. We have renewed faith in our legislative system through your efforts and the co-sponsors of Bill #2694, that the lives of us that fought for the freedoms of this country are not being ignored.

The National Alliance of Women Veterans is concerned about the Cheyney-Specter Spying Bill that allows the government to spy on American citizens. Please review this bill and not allow the “fox watching the henhouse” phenomenon to exist any longer that is causing terror in the lives of Americans. This organization continues to experience intercepts in email, phone calls; blocked access to sign-in book for potential registrants for upcoming women veterans’ event in Philadelphia. This event will set precedence in this city for organizing women veterans focusing of their specific issues and concerns. This event will allow women to share their stories and experience which will help to eliminate many of the issues once revealed.

We are grateful Senator Craig and the co-sponsors of Bill#2694 for all of your devotion to veterans issues and optimistic that your fight for our causes will prevail effecting many lives of those who have fought to keep this country safe in a profound way.

Sincerely,
Cathy Bennett-Santos
Cathy Bennett-Santos, DPC- Founder
National Alliance of Women Veterans

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Serve ~ Suffer ~ Equal

National Alliance of Women Veterans
Women’s Veteran 2006 Workshop Forum
Mount Airy Church of God in Christ
Saturday, November 11th, 2006
9 am – 5 pm
Honoring Shoshana Johnson
(Tentative Schedule)



9 -10am Continental Breakfast

11- 1am Panel Discussion on Women Issues (tentative)
Women Veterans Benefits
Health Care Issues

1-1:30 pm Break

1:30-4 pm Q & A
Workshop overview

**Remarks and Acknowledgements of honoree - Shoshona Johnson


4-5 pm Dinner









Contact Information
National Alliance of Women Veterans
[email protected]
267 970 6758
website:www.geocities.com/christiancounseling828/get_help.html

2527 N 30th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
267 970 6758
Email: [email protected]
www.geocities.com/christiancounseling828/get_help.html

National Alliance of Women Veterans

August 29, 2006
Senator Larry Craig
20 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1203
Phone: (202) 224-2752
Fax: (202) 228-1067
Dear Sir:
The National Alliance of Women Veterans is pleased at the progress of the Veterans' Choice of Representation Act of 2006, Bill # S.2694. We are hopeful that the bill will pass in the House. Veterans are long over due in getting due process in their fight for deserving and eligible benefits that are often denied for understaffing or other bureaucratic red tape. Oftentimes veteran’s benefits are tied up for years and even death unfortunately preempts a veteran from receiving their benefits.

Bill #2694 will eliminate much of the time-consuming process that wears on the veteran that if passed will allow trained legal professional to cut through the red tape to right for the rights of veterans in a more timely manner. We have renewed faith in our legislative system through your efforts and the co-sponsors of Bill #2694, that the lives of us that fought for the freedoms of this country are not being ignored.

The National Alliance of Women Veterans is concerned about the Cheyney-Specter Spying Bill that allows the government to spy on American citizens. Please review this bill and not allow the “fox watching the henhouse” phenomenon to exist any longer that is causing terror in the lives of Americans. This organization continues to experience intercepts in email, phone calls; blocked access to sign-in book for potential registrants for upcoming women veterans’ event in Philadelphia. This event will set precedence in this city for organizing women veterans focusing of their specific issues and concerns. This event will allow women to share their stories and experience which will help to eliminate many of the issues once revealed.

We are grateful Senator Craig and the co-sponsors of Bill#2694 for all of your devotion to veterans issues and optimistic that your fight for our causes will prevail effecting many lives of those who have fought to keep this country safe in a profound way.

Sincerely,
Cathy Bennett-Santos
Cathy Bennett-Santos, DPC- Founder
National Alliance of Women Veterans

SENATE PASSES FEINGOLD EFFORT TO LOOK INTO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR WOMEN VETS
Amendment Comes in Response to Wisconsin Veterans’ Concerns Over Insufficient VA Services for Women

September 10, 2007

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Russ Feingold announced today the passage of his initiative to look into how the Veterans Administration (VA) can improve mental health services for women veterans. The Senate included Feingold’s amendment authorizing a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study to look into mental health services for women veterans when it passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. After hearing concerns directly from Wisconsin veterans about the issue, Feingold’s office contacted the GAO, which noted that a report on women veterans has not been conducted since military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan began. The number of women in the Armed Forces has grown rapidly, as has their exposure to combat. While the VA has taken important steps to establish services for women, there is little data on how VA mental health care funds are being used to address the needs of women.

“We owe it to all of our brave servicemembers to provide them with the best care possible when they return home,” Feingold said. “Unfortunately, we have not done enough to ensure that our women veterans are receiving the care they need, particularly when it comes to mental health, even though the number of women servicemembers and veterans continues to grow.”

Feingold called for the GAO study after meeting with veterans in Wisconsin this summer in Milwaukee where two veterans raised concerns over services for women veterans. There are rising concerns over insufficient mental health services for women along with inadequate screening of servicemembers returning from combat. Congress has also heard recent testimony from experts who said the VA does not have the capacity to address the needs of women veterans.

“This study should give Congress a better indication of how the VA can more effectively provide these much-needed services for the women of our Armed Forces,” Feingold said. “By passing my amendment, the Senate has taken another step toward living up to our obligation to look out for those who serve their country so selflessly.”


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