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Recognition of Women in the Military
Recognition of WOMEN in MILITARY SERVICE
OCTOBER 18
Texas VFW Post 2195, Allen
Commander Pete Hersom honors “Women in Military Service Day” with a short presentation at the Army National Guard Armory in Wylie, Texas, to members of H Company, 949 FSB.
Texas VFW Post 3892, Harker Heights
Comrade Lynda Nash, Life Member and Women’s Veterans Committee Chair, shares the history of female veterans in the United States Military.
Texas VFW Post 7873, Pottsboro
The Lake Texoma Post holds a joint program between members and Auxiliary for its Recognition of Women in the Military program. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the program was held outside at the entrance to its Post home.
Outstanding!
Texas VFW Post 12178, Weslaco
The women veteran members from the Post celebrate Recognition of Women in the Military by visiting the women’s veteran area of the War Memorial in McAllen, Texas, and read the contributions of past service women including the Women’s Army Corps.
Candidate for Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars 2021-2022 State Chaplain
Angel Ramirez, a Gold Legacy Life Member of the Highland Hill Post 4443 in Austin, Texas, was hired as State Assistant Adjutant at the Department of Texas VFW Headquarters on March 1, 2020. A VFW member since 2013, Comrade Ramirez served as Post Judge Advocate, Post Adjutant, Post Surgeon and District Adjutant in District 28 from 2015-2018. He has also served as the Veterans Assistance Program Coordinator and National Certified Service Officer at the Texas VFW Foundation from March 2013 to March 2020. Angel has been a VBA accredited VFW Service Officer since 2015. Comrade Ramirez also was appointed National Aidede-Camp Special Recruiter 2015-2016, National Aide-de-Camp 2018-2019 and National Aide-de Camp 2020-2021. Comrade Ramirez served in the United States Army from 1977 to 1997. He earned the Army Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal 4th Award, Army Achievement Medal 3rd Award, Army Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal, Korea Defense Medal, Noncommission Officers Development Ribbon with Numeral Number 2, Overseas Ribbon 2nd Award, Expert Field Medical Badge, Sharpshooter Pistol Badge, Expert Marksman Badge with Rifle, Expert Marksman Badge with Grenade. He is married to Elisia Ramirez from Austin, Texas and has two children and two grandchildren who also reside in Austin, Texas.
Why am I running for State Chaplain?
“Servitude and Humanity; I love helping people. I live by the mantra of ‘Duty, Obligation and Responsibility.’ Every day, I wake with the intent of helping veterans and their families. I am my ‘brother’s keeper’ and want to inspire others to do the same.”
Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated. “Don’t Criticize; Inspire!”
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