Here you will find the monthly newsletters from Christine Goodwill, Women’s Health Program Manager, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
Download September Newsletter HERE
Download August Newsletter HERE
My Fellow Veteran,
It is hard to believe that we are now on the downward side as the end of summer is upon us. It seems that summer goes by quicker year after year. I hope the unseasonably high temperatures the past two months didn’t keep you from enjoying time with family and friends.
If you weren’t able to join us back in June for our Public Forum, you’re in luck! We will be hosting another opportunity for you to come and meet the staff and tour our facility. For more information please go to page 4 for the event flyer. I am also pleased to share with you that our next semi-annual baby shower, where we honor our expecting mom-to-be Veterans, will be held on September 17th in the third floor auditorium at 11 am.
August 1939 marked the beginning of World War II and by December 1941, there were 350,000 women serving. They had their own branches of services, including Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (later the Women’s Army Corps or WAC), the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), and the Women Accepted for Volunteer Military Services (WAVES). Women also served in the Marines and in a branch of the Coast Guard called SPARS. These brave women are just a few that paved the way for generations of women who have served and continue to serve to this day.
I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to continue to serve you and your needs. THANK YOU for your service to our nation.
Respectfully,
Christine Goodwill
Women’s Health Program Manager
Albany Stratton VA Medical Center