WID Women's History Month Celebration

Women in Defense Women’s History Month Celebration
And Presentation of the Service to the Flag Award to the Honorable Carolyn H. Becraft

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Join your peers at the inaugural WID National Women’s History Month celebration

Women in Defense (WID) is holding this inaugural event on March 10, 2013, in Arlington, VA, to celebrate Women’s History Month, and present the Service to the Flag Award. Registered attendees are invited to tour the Women in Military Service to America Memorial; the only major national memorial honoring the women who have served in our nation’s defense, during all eras, and in all services. After attendees have toured the memorial, WID will then bestow its prestigious Service to the Flag Award to the Honorable Carolyn H. Becraft.

Attendees of this event will...

• Experience the fellowship of women and men who support the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security
• Enjoy the heritage of WID by meeting past and present leaders
• Meet and hear from the award recipient, the Honorable Carolyn Becraft
• Tour the Women’s Memorial and learn about the women who have served our nation
• Enjoy the spirit of camaraderie with WID peers in a unique venue

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month, officially observed since March of 1987, is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. Taking one month out of the year to honor and recognize women’s accomplishments, throughout our history, helps to increase consciousness and spread awareness of the progress and advancement of women in our society. This is the perfect event to honor and celebrate the courageous, selfless, and dedicated women of our past, present, and future.

Registration Open  
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
 
Tour of Memorial (Optional)  
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Program
11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Welcome
Ms. Tricia Ward, President, Women In Defense

Presentation of the Colors

Pledge of Allegiance

Remarks
BG Wilma Vaught, President, Women in Military Service to America Memorial

Presentation of the Service to the Flag Award to the Honorable Carloyn H. Becraft

Brunch
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Service to the Flag Award
The purpose of this annual award is to recognize members who have served national defense and security, supported military service members, and/or facilitated partnerships between industry and the military. The recipient should have a distinguished career and should have supported the advancement of women working in national defense and national security.

This award is designed to recognize high-achieving members in national security, in accordance with our mission, which is to cultivate and support the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security.