Women Veteran Support

Virginia Women Veterans Week | March 15-21, 2026

The Commonwealth will honor, recognize and celebrate the contributions of all women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. military during Virginia Women Veterans Week, March 15-21, 2026.

This year’s theme is “She Leads the Legacy: Trailblazers in Motion,” with special emphasis on highlighting Virginia’s over 110,000 women veterans who have paved the way continue to provide leadership throughout their communities.

As part of the weeklong commemoration, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host the Virginia Women Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18 at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond.  The special event will include guest speakers, tribute, and the presentation of Virginia Women Veteran lapel pins to all women veterans attending. The luncheon event registration following the recognition ceremony has been closed due to reaching maximum capacity. Registration for the recognition ceremony is still open (see link below).

RSVP deadline is March 17, 2026.

Virginia Women Veterans Recognition Ceremony

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-women-veterans-recognition-ceremony-tickets-1982462579943?aff=oddtdtcreator

Governor Glenn Youngkin Leads Celebration Of Virginia Women Veterans Week, Unveils Support Women Veterans License Plate

DVS is pleased to announce that Virginia’s first Women Veteran License Plate is now available to order on the Department of Motor Vehicles website. We extend thanks to all the women veterans who contributed to the design process. Questions? Contact Neikesha Thompson at Neikesha.Thompson@dvs.virginia.gov.

Female Virtual Peer Support Group

Every 1st and 3rd Monday | 6pm- 7:30pm

Virtual Veteran Peer Support Groups are facilitated by veterans, in order to more effectively address the needs of the Veteran, National Guard, and Reservist communities by providing a relaxed and confidential environment in which to share past military, and current transitional, experiences with other veterans. The virtual groups employ a peer-to-peer format, which strives to foster support for their members by improving self-reliance, self-advocacy, and by encouraging each veteran along his/her own path to behavioral health wellness.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gaines at 804-489-6098 or stephanie.gaines@dvs.virginia.gov.

Resources

• Virginia Council on Women
• Records Finder
• VA Benefits - Veteran Women
• Center for Women Veterans (CWV)
• Veterans Crisis Line
• Make the Connection Resources
• National Veterans Foundation - Women Veteran Resources
• ServiceWomen.org
• Women Veterans Interactive Foundation
• Final Salute
• Ms Veteran America
• The Mission Continues
• V-Wise
• Military Women's Memorial
• United States Army Women's Museum

Reports

• Service Women's Action Network Brochure
• About Service Women Infographic
• Department of Veterans Affairs SCO Handbook 5th Edition
• Women Veterans Report
• Women Veterans and Housing Arrangements Survey

Women Veterans Articles

• WIMSA Elects New President, Retired Army Chief Warrant Officer, Phyllis J. Wilson
• Women Veteran Experience Journey Map Released
• AMVETS Elects First Female National Commander in Organization History
• VA's Center for Women Veterans kicks off Women's History Month with 'Trailblazers' campaign
• Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor Updates
• Women’s Mentorship Network
• Transitioning from Military to Civilian: The Unique Challenges of Female Veterans
• Homeless Women Veterans Are Veterans With An Important Difference
• Women Veteran Outreach Update from Leaphy Khim – CSULB, American Legion 43