National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Category: Military Women

Figure 1 Sgt. Maj. Kelly (center) in 1972 getting promoted to her new rank by Brig. Gen. Jack T. Pink (right), director of enlisted personnel in Washington. Kelly’s mother, Maxie D. Kelly (left), assisted in the ceremony.

February 18, 2026

A Pioneer in Uniform: The Leadership of Command Sergeant Major Mildred C. Kelly

Photo of a hand holding up a picture book titled Missing Momma.

February 2, 2026

NVMM Reads: “Missing Momma”

Figure 1 Cpt. Kristen Griest (Left) and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver (Right)

December 9, 2025

History Made on the Range: The Story of Griest and Haver

August 13, 2025

Her Name was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name is on the Declaration of Independence

July 1, 2025

From Pixar to the Stars: How Elio Echoes the Journey of Real-Life Space Explorer Susan Jane Helms

August 2, 2024

The Purple Heart Medal: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Valor

June 13, 2024

Get to Know the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

June 6, 2024

80 Years Later: D-Day

March 20, 2024

Inspiring Women of Operation Iraqi Freedom

March 7, 2024

NVMM Reads: “The Fearless Flights of Hazel Ying Lee”

January 19, 2024

Battle of the Bulge Heroes

October 12, 2023

Vetrepreneur Spotlight: Mutt’s Sauce

August 11, 2023

Inspiring Stories of Service: Dani Figueroa

July 10, 2023

Vetrepreneur Spotlight: Easel On Stribling

May 24, 2023

Inspiring Stories of Service: Katie Kopp

April 5, 2023

Honoring Gold Star Spouses

March 23, 2023

Women in Vietnam: Sharon Ann Lane

March 17, 2023

A Journey of Women in the Marines

March 10, 2023

Inspiring Stories of Service: Beth Ball

March 9, 2023

Women in Uniform: Serving at Sea

March 6, 2023

Courage to Lead: Visionary Servicewomen [Rally Point]

March 1, 2023

NVMM Reads: “Heroism Begins with Her: Inspiring Stories of Bold, Brave, and Gutsy Women in the U.S. Military”

February 14, 2023

Inspiring Stories of Service: Serbennia Davis

January 12, 2023

A Look Back at the Persian Gulf War

August 9, 2022

Transition Talks: Christine Schwartz

June 14, 2022

Transition Talks: Sophie Hilaire

May 25, 2022

Inspiring Stories of Service: Amy Sexauer, U.S. Army Reserves

May 10, 2022

Transition Talks: Chris and Angie Baker

May 4, 2022

AAPI Servicewomen: Fighting to be Recognized

March 24, 2022

Commanding the Skies: Inspiring Women of Aviation

March 18, 2022

Blazing a Trail: Servicewomen Firsts

March 17, 2022

NVMM Reads: “Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History”

March 10, 2022

Pioneering Women: Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley, U.S. Army

March 8, 2022

Women of the Veterans Portrait Project

March 5, 2022

Sisterhood of Service [Rally Point]

February 23, 2022

Reflections on the Determination and Service of African American Veterans

February 14, 2022

Inspiring Story of Service: Serbennia Davis

February 3, 2022

NVMM Reads: “Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History”

November 9, 2021

Native American Servicewomen: Yesterday and Today

November 9, 2021

Coast Guard Veteran Member Spotlight: Martha Cook

October 21, 2021

Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Army Veteran Jessica Harris

October 19, 2021

Navy Veteran Member Spotlight: Margaret (Peg) Albert

August 23, 2021

NVMM Reads: “Goodnight Captain Mama: Buenos Noches Capitán Mamá”

June 11, 2021

“Depicting the Invisible” Exhibition: Danielle’s Story

May 9, 2021

Women Who Inspire: Military Mom’s Spotlight

May 6, 2021

National Nurses Week

March 30, 2021

Women Who Inspire: Maria Kelly, NVMM Volunteer, US. Army and Ohio Army National Guard Veteran

March 28, 2021

Women in Vietnam: The Story of Lynda Van Devanter

March 28, 2021

NVMM Reads: “Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines”

March 26, 2021

Veteran Artist Spotlight: Meet Kristin Cronic

March 20, 2021

NVMM Reads: “A Higher Standard: Leadership Strategies from America’s First Female Four-Star General”

March 19, 2021

Women Who Inspire: Kim Minor, Air Force Veteran, NVMM Volunteer

March 16, 2021

Veterans Portrait Project: Marilyn Cogswell

March 14, 2021

World War II Pioneer: Lieutenant Colonel Harriet West Waddy, U.S. Army

March 12, 2021

Women Who Inspire: Terri Swank, Ohio National Guard Veteran, NVMM Volunteer

March 9, 2021

World War II Pioneer: Dorothy Baroch

March 5, 2021

Inspiring Sisters in Service Part 2: Rachel Neasham, U.S. Army

March 5, 2021

Inspiring Sisters in Service Part 1: Brianna Neasham, U.S. Coast Guard

March 2, 2021

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 2, 2021

Veteran Voices: Kirstie Ennis’ Mission to Serve

March 1, 2021

NVMM Reads: “The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers”

August 26, 2020

Women’s Equality Day

August 5, 2020

Inspiring Story of Service: Pam Melroy -Reaching for the Stars

April 1, 2020

Women in the Military

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