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Female Engagement Teams Build Trust in Afghanistan and Iraq

U.S. forces are using all-female teams to obtain information that their male counterparts have been traditionally denied. American women in uniform are earning the trust of Afghan women, convincing them to open up about their daily lives and concerns. These select Marines are technically not on combat missions, but their work is key in the fight against terrorism abroad. Read about their courageous journey.

WANTED: Your Feedback About VA Health Care

Are you receiving quality health care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities? Do you find their services to be timely and accessible? Is the VA meeting your expectation of privacy during both office check-in and physical examination?

The VFW would like to know. Tell us about your experiences - whether positive or negative. Please send your comments to vfw@vfw.org, using the subject line "Female Veteran Concerns." Also, if you have questions about your VA disability claim, please contact us at this same email address.

Research Field Packed with Career Opportunities

A military career bubbling with adventures in science has opened many doors for Air Force Maj. Michelle Ewy, a program manager at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Her job at the office's aerospace, chemical and material science directorate is to seek out cutting-edge research projects that are particularly deserving of funding. This type of basic research provides exciting career opportunities for females. Discover why Ewy encourages other women to follow in her footsteps.

Iraq War Veteran also a Kansas Lawmaker

Lieutenant Colonel Melanie Meier resigned from her post as Kansas State Representative to deploy to Iraq in the spring of 2009. As the brigade inspector general in Iraq, this member of the Kansas Army National Guard led a team of field-grade officers and senior NCOs. Currently working as a defense contractor at Ft. Leavenworth following her return from Iraq in January, Meier has every intention of campaigning for re-election. Learn more about this Guard member who served both in public office and overseas.