As we celebrate our country's veterans today, we want to remember America's veteran servicewomen. Women who served in the Reserve and National Guard components, those who deployed in combat operations, and those who served in peacetime.
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- The Military Women's Memorial in Arlington held a ceremony honoring American servicewomen and veterans, featuring wreaths and tributes.
- Phyllis Wilson, president of the memorial and Army veteran, described the event as deeply moving and emphasized the importance of commemorating women's contributions to the military. 23s
- The ceremony featured an Honor Guard of two Navajo Nation women veterans, one Marine and one Army, who shared their reasons for serving. 1m 53s
- A new exhibit was unveiled at the memorial, which showcases the history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to the present. 2m 29s
- Senior advisor Maureen Cushman reflected on the pride and significance of recalling the history of women who have served. 2m 56s