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25 Frequently Asked Questions from Women Veterans

Wondering exactly what services are available to women veterans? Need to know how to access the VA system to take advantage of your entitled benefits? Get answers to these and other relevant questions to help you obtain all the assistance you've earned. As a female veteran you're eligible for the full range of VA benefits and an abundance of special programs. Find about about gender-specific services, employment options and more .

Video: CNN's Band of Sisters

One in ten American troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan are women. Hear the stories of female veterans such as June Moss and Shiloh Morrison as they discuss the effects that PTSD has had on their lives and the steps they're taking to overcome the emotional and psychological traumas of war. Watch the video.

Serious Help for Job Hunters

Are you a veteran recently returning from war? Do you feel disconnected from the civilian workforce? Fortunately, there are plenty of federal and private programs that can help you target a good-paying job. Resources such as VetJobs, American Corporate Partners, and Hire Vets First help veterans tune up their resume writing and interviewing skills while aiding them in identifying potential employers. Learn how to make the transition to civilian life a bit easier.

VFW Helps U.S. Troops Reach Their Families in Haiti

Post 8073 in Whiteville, NC is doing a better than average job attracting young veterans, as nearly a quarter of its members are veterans of either the Iraq or Afghanistan wars. By encouraging participation, service to the community and support of legislative action, young veterans find they like what this Post and VFW membership has to offer them. And since many of the leadership positions are held by Iraq War veterans, these young members feel comfortable expressing their opinions. Read more about how Post 8073 provides an outlet for young vets to continue their service.