Women in Military

Event honoring servicewomen canceled after most branches decline to attend

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BLUF – The article reports that the House Bipartisan Women’s Caucus canceled its annual Arlington National Cemetery wreath-laying ceremony honoring women veterans after most military branches declined to participate, reportedly citing concerns that the event could conflict with recent Pentagon guidance regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion activities. For Navy Medicine, the story is relevant because it reflects the continuing impact of broader personnel and cultural policy changes across the Department of Defense, including initiatives affecting workforce engagement, recognition programs, recruitment, retention, and the experience of women serving in uniform.

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/women-service-event-canceled

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In reversal, Pentagon keeps women’s advisory group, adds four more

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/09/15/in-reversal-pentagon-keeps-womens-advisory-group-adds-four-more/

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USU Researchers Highlight Women’s Health, Brain Injury, and Medical Innovation at MHSRS 2025

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https://news.usuhs.edu/2025/08/usu-researchers-highlight-womens-health.html

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Pentagon says it will cover travel costs for military families’ IVF treatments

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https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/pentagon-travel-policy-ivf/

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Defense Department dumps travel policy for troops seeking abortions

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/01/31/defense-department-dumps-travel-policy-for-troops-seeking-abortions/

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CE event—What’s next for women’s health?

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https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USMHS/bulletins/3cc9763

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Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test

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https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/military-benefits/health-care/2025/01/09/expecting-mothers-overseas-now-have-doula-coverage-in-tricare-test/

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Most girls do not think they could succeed in the military: DOD data

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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2024/12/16/most-girls-do-not-think-they-could-succeed-in-the-military-dod-data/

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DOD’s 2023 Demographics Report Indicates More Women, Fewer Separations

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https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4006144/dods-2023-demographics-report-indicates-more-women-fewer-separations/

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3 New Resources for Women Returning from Deployment

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There are 3 new resources to help service women transition home after deployment:

  • The Reintegration Guide for Command Leadership
  • Reintegration Guide for Service Members
  • Supporting Service Women After Deployment Resource Pocket Guide

Visit https://www.med.navy.mil/Navy-and-Marine-Corps-Force-Health-Protection-Command/Womens-Health/ to see the resources.

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