Thursday, November 08, 2018, 02:00pm - 03:00pm

About The Event

Women in Wartime: Tribute to the Women of WW1

This event honors the women who supported the war efforts. The women of World War I demonstrated their ability to take on traditionally male roles and paved the way for future service of women in the U.S. military.

 

• 2:00 p.m. Coffee and welcome reception upon arrival
• 2:12 p.m. MC remarks, Tawanda Hanible, TV personality and Author (invited)
• 2:15 p.m. Welcome remarks, Commissioner Debra Anderson, Quartermaster, VFW (Confirmed)
• 2:20 p.m. Introduction of Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben, USN (Ret.) (Confirmed)
• 2:21 p.m. Invocation, Rear Admiral Margaret Kibben USN (Ret.)
• 2:23 p.m. Introduction of former National Commander of the American Legion, Denise Rohan (Confirmed)
• 2:24 p.m. Remarks, Denise Rohan
• 2:33 p.m. Introduction of the film “A Soldier’s Journey”
• 2:34 p.m “A Soldier’s Journey”
• 2:45 p.m. Introduction of Admiral Michelle Howard, USN (Ret.) (Confirmed)
• 2:46 p.m. Remarks by Admiral Michelle Howard USN (Ret.)
• 2:56 p.m. Program concludes with Wreath Laying Ceremony outside tent at General John J. Pershing Statue. Admiral Howard will lead participants outside.
  • Wreath Layers:
    • U.S. Navy: Lieutenant Commander Alexa Jenkins, President, Sea Service Leadership Association (Confirmed)
    • U.S. Air Force: Brigadier General Wilma Vaught (Ret.) (Confirmed)
    • U.S. Marines: Rhonda Amtower, President, Women Marines Association (Confirmed)
    • U.S. Coast Guard: Captain Jen Williams (invited)
    • U.S. Army: Lieutenant General Patricia Horoho (invited)
• 3:00 p.m. Program concludes

Contact : mmacPhee@susandavis.com
Category: Commemoration & Memorial Events