Army Women's Foundation

Army Women's Foundation We are a non-profit foundation serving all Army women, past, present, and future.

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a massive invasion of German occupied France, landing along the coast of Normand...
06/06/2026

On June 6, 1944, Allied forces launched a massive invasion of German occupied France, landing along the coast of Normandy. The assault, part of Operation Overlord, combined airborne drops, naval bombardment, and amphibious landings across five beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. By nightfall, 156,000 troops had landed under heavy fire, securing a fragile foothold. D-Day marked a turning point in World War II, opening a Western front that would ultimately lead to the liberation of France and the defeat of N**i Germany.

Team River Runner invites veterans and their families to join our Sunday Family Kayaking Paddle Program at Riley’s Lock,...
06/03/2026

Team River Runner invites veterans and their families to join our Sunday Family Kayaking Paddle Program at Riley’s Lock, Maryland, every Sunday from 2–5 PM. This free, community‑centered program provides kayaks, gear, and instruction for all skill levels.

Riley’s Lock features an adaptive pier, and our team provides adaptive paddling equipment to ensure that all wounded warriors and family members—including those with mobility, balance, or limb‑difference challenges—can fully participate on the water.

We welcome veterans from every background and community to connect, recharge, and enjoy time outdoors with family.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B44AFA623A3FA7-63146975-sunday #/

Photo credit: TRRUSA

Women Veterans have spent years serving others. Now it is time to pour back into them. Veteran 1st is proud to host the ...
06/01/2026

Women Veterans have spent years serving others. Now it is time to pour back into them. Veteran 1st is proud to host the Women Veterans Conference & Those Who Serve Them, June 8–10, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This conference was created to bring together women veterans, military supporters, community leaders, and organizations for three days of connection, healing, leadership, resources, and empowerment.

For more information, registration, or sponsorship opportunities:
www.veteran1st.org

In Memoriam: Diane Carlson EvansAWF Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee, Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont...
05/28/2026

In Memoriam: Diane Carlson Evans

AWF Class of 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee, Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minn., in 1946 to Newell and Dorothy Carlson. She attended the Carlson Country School for eight years near the farm where she grew up, graduated from Buffalo High School, and studied nursing at St. Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota for her Registered Nurse degree. She joined the Army Nurse Corps Student Program in 1966. Upon graduation in 1967, she was commissioned a second lieutenant and completed officer basic training. While serving as a medical-surgical nurse at Fort Lee, Va., she volunteered for service in Vietnam.

Read Diane's obituary https://www.simplecremationmt.com/obituaries/diane-evans

Remember. Honor. Never forget.
05/25/2026

Remember. Honor. Never forget.

Meet the AWF Board: Debra ThedfordCOL (Ret) Debra A. Thedford is a recognized chemical, biological, radiological and nuc...
05/18/2026

Meet the AWF Board: Debra Thedford

COL (Ret) Debra A. Thedford is a recognized chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) expert with over 40 years of experience in her military and civilian careers. A native of Meridian, MS, she received her commission from the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Jackson State University as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Chemical Corps in 1981. Her distinguished military career was marked by leadership, innovation, and dedication. She demonstrated extraordinary service and contributions to the U.S. Army and retired as a Colonel after over 27 years.

To read more about COL Thedford, please visit https://www.awfdn.org/leadership/debra-thedford/

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