Army Women's Foundation

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

Meet the AWF Board: Clydellia Prichard-AllenColonel Clydellia S. Prichard-Allen was born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in...
08/28/2026

Meet the AWF Board: Clydellia Prichard-Allen

Colonel Clydellia S. Prichard-Allen was born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated High School at t6 and began her collegiate studies at Mercer University. In 1989, she started her military career as an enlisted Signal Corps Soldier in the Army Reserves. In 1992, after serving three years with the Reserves, she went on Active Duty as a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist. After nearly six years as an enlisted Soldier, Colonel Prichard-Allen competed for and won a “Green to Gold” scholarship to South Carolina State University (Bulldogs). In 1998, she graduated from SCSU with a BA in Psychology with honors and was commissioned 2LT as a Distinguished Military Graduate into the Adjutant General’s Corps. Advancing her studies, in 2003, she received a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development through Webster University.

To read more about COL Prichard-Allen, visit https://www.awfdn.org/leadership/clydellia-prichard-allen/

Women's Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, wh...
08/26/2026

Women's Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Keep Your Hair HeadgearKeep Your Hair Headgear is a certified Small Minority, Woman, and Service Disa...
08/12/2026

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Keep Your Hair Headgear

Keep Your Hair Headgear is a certified Small Minority, Woman, and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and proud sponsor of the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation. Our mission is to protect sensitive skin and hair from damage caused by wearing moisture-absorbing wool, cotton, and nylon headwear. We strive toward this objective by providing innovative high-quality headwear products lined with satin and silk that are gentle on your hair and sensitive skin. The vision of Keep Your Hair Headgear is to become the premier provider of silk-lined military headwear, satin-lined official licensed headwear (D9 Sororities/Fraternities, HBCUs, and Military Services) and satin-lined headwear to corporations. Our headwear supports diversity and inclusion by protecting all hair types and accommodates braids, locks, and skin; especially sensitive skin of cancer patients.

For more information on Keep Your Hair Headgear, please visit https://keepyourhairheadgear.com/

The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. Army women through our Hall of Fame and Champ...
08/10/2026

The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation honors the service and sacrifices of U.S. Army women through our Hall of Fame and Champions Award Program. Women who have served in the Army or the Armed Forces, and have contributed extraordinary service are eligible for induction into the U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame. Our Champions Award is presented to any individual who has made exceptional contributions to women in the Army or the Armed Forces.

The 2027 Hall of Fame and Champions Nomination Forms are up and the deadline is TODAY, August 10, 2026.

Please use this link to access the form:
https://www.awfdn.org/.../eligibility-criteria-nomination/

National Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, honors and recognizes the brave men and women who were wounded...
08/07/2026

National Purple Heart Day, observed annually on August 7, honors and recognizes the brave men and women who were wounded or killed in service to our country. The Purple Heart, which is one of the oldest military honors, was established by George Washington in 1782 as the "Badge of Military Merit" and represents sacrifice, resilience, and courage.

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