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Women Part of NASA's 50-Year Space Odessey:
Servicewomen Astronauts Have Expanding Role in Space Exploration
The agency that would lead America to the moon and beyond was formed 50 years ago when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration opened its doors Oct. 1, 1958. Though heavily male dominated through much of its history, pioneering women—including many servicewomen—broke into and eventually through the astronaut corps ranks.
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Still Time to Save, and Help Memorial, at the Commissary
There is still time to help the Women's Memorial Foundation while saving money on purchases during the annual "Salute the Women in the Military" campaign, which runs through Sept. 10.
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"The American Soldier" Leaves Gift of Exhibit Walls
This month, the Women's Memorial bids farewell to its popular and moving exhibit, "The American Soldier." Not everything from the display is leaving. The large, moveable and removable walls will remain at the Women's Memorial.
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National Women's History Museum Fights for Location
The National Women's History Museum wants a permanent home in Washington, DC, to house its collections.
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Colorado Inducts Pharmacist into Hall of Fame
Navy CAPT Katherine "Kay" Keating, MSN, USN (Ret.), was a 2008 inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
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USAF Cadet Shines in "Glamour"
Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Lindsey Robinson is featured in the September issue of "Glamour".
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Wounded Veteran to Swim in Paralympics
Retired Army 1LT Melissa Stockwell and other world class athletes are preparing for the Paralympics, Sept. 7-17.
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Group Helps Veterans Decipher New GI Bill Benefits
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) have created a Web site and online calculator to help veterans decipher the benefits and qualifications of the recently revised GI Bill.
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On Exhibit

Special Exhibit Features Fallen Military Women Quilt
"Fallen Military Women Quilt" will be unveiled with a special tribute ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Women's Memorial and will be on display indefinitely. The quilt contains the names of servicewomen who have died in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
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The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq is on display at the Women's Memorial through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 115 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq.
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Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve?
Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16
In this Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II.
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Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits
View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site.
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For Your Information

In Search Of
Looking for friends you made while serving? Is someone looking for you? Find each other through the In Search Of (ISO) section of our Web site. Check out the recently published Summer 2008 ISO searches, published on Aug. 15. Or, submit a new ISO to run in the Fall 2008 postings. Beginning in October, ISO submissions will be posted online monthly. A printed, ISO Newletter will continue to be published quarterly.
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Update Your Information
Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us.
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Volunteers Needed
Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial.
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Item of the Month: A Defense Weapon Known to Be of Value
Item # 1401-318S. Special Out-of-Print Sale Price: $10.00—"A Defense Weapon Know to Be of Value: Servicewomen of the Korean War Era" is the only publication to specifically address the service of women during the Korean War era. This is a must-have book for any military history collection. SB 320 pp. 75 illustrations. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.

Employment Opportunities

Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation.
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Helpful Links

View links to veterans organizations and other resources.
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News You Can Use Click on any of the links below for the full text of the story. To find previous News You Can Use features, visit the Feature Story Archive.
	Feature Story
Women Part of NASA's 50-Year Space Odessey: Servicewomen Astronauts Have Expanding Role in Space Exploration The agency that would lead America to the moon and beyond was formed 50 years ago when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration opened its doors Oct. 1, 1958. Though heavily male dominated through much of its history, pioneering women—including many servicewomen—broke into and eventually through the astronaut corps ranks. Full Story
	News Briefs
Still Time to Save, and Help Memorial, at the Commissary There is still time to help the Women's Memorial Foundation while saving money on purchases during the annual "Salute the Women in the Military" campaign, which runs through Sept. 10. Full Story "The American Soldier" Leaves Gift of Exhibit Walls This month, the Women's Memorial bids farewell to its popular and moving exhibit, "The American Soldier." Not everything from the display is leaving. The large, moveable and removable walls will remain at the Women's Memorial. Full Story National Women's History Museum Fights for Location The National Women's History Museum wants a permanent home in Washington, DC, to house its collections. Full Story Colorado Inducts Pharmacist into Hall of Fame Navy CAPT Katherine "Kay" Keating, MSN, USN (Ret.), was a 2008 inducted into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame. Full Story USAF Cadet Shines in "Glamour" Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Lindsey Robinson is featured in the September issue of "Glamour". Full Story Wounded Veteran to Swim in Paralympics Retired Army 1LT Melissa Stockwell and other world class athletes are preparing for the Paralympics, Sept. 7-17. Full Story Group Helps Veterans Decipher New GI Bill Benefits Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American (IAVA) have created a Web site and online calculator to help veterans decipher the benefits and qualifications of the recently revised GI Bill. Full Story
	On Exhibit
Special Exhibit Features Fallen Military Women Quilt "Fallen Military Women Quilt" will be unveiled with a special tribute ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the Women's Memorial and will be on display indefinitely. The quilt contains the names of servicewomen who have died in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Full Story The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War through the War in Iraq is on display at the Women's Memorial through Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2008. The exhibit features 115 photographs that capture the courage, camaraderie, heroism and ultimate sacrifice of US soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq. Full Story Oral History Highlight—Too Young to Serve? Strong Love of Country Drove WAC to Enlist at 16 In this Oral History Highlight, learn about the service and life of determined patriot Dorothy-Mae (Hinson) Brandt who enlisted in the Women's Army Corps, at age 16, during World War II. Full Story Preview Our Permanent and Special Exhibits View a list of current exhibits at the Women's Memorial and their descriptions in the Exhibit section of the Women's Memorial Web site. Full Story
	For Your Information
In Search Of Looking for friends you made while serving? Is someone looking for you? Find each other through the In Search Of (ISO) section of our Web site. Check out the recently published Summer 2008 ISO searches, published on Aug. 15. Or, submit a new ISO to run in the Fall 2008 postings. Beginning in October, ISO submissions will be posted online monthly. A printed, ISO Newletter will continue to be published quarterly. Full Story Update Your Information Let us know if you've moved or changed your military status or e-mail address. Keeping your contact information up to date is important to all of us. Full Story Volunteers Needed Your Memorial needs you! Check out volunteer opportunities at the Women's Memorial. Full Story Item of the Month: A Defense Weapon Known to Be of Value Item # 1401-318S. Special Out-of-Print Sale Price: $10.00—"A Defense Weapon Know to Be of Value: Servicewomen of the Korean War Era" is the only publication to specifically address the service of women during the Korean War era. This is a must-have book for any military history collection. SB 320 pp. 75 illustrations. For more information, visit the Memorial Gift Shop or call 703-533-1155 or 800-222-2294.
	Employment Opportunities
Check out current job openings at the Women's Memorial and the Memorial Foundation. Full Story
	Helpful Links
View links to veterans organizations and other resources. Full Story View News Feature Story Archives