First Lady praises military women

First Lady praises military women
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Mar 3, 2009 18:59:08 EST

Will First Lady Michelle Obama have military women in for tea at the White House?

That challenge was laid down Tuesday by retired Army Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught at an event marking the start of Women’s History Month at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

“Do they still serve tea in the White House?” she asked. “And if they serve tea at the White House, are there any service women who would be willing to go?”

Most of the more than 150 people in the audience were military women, and virtually all of them cheered and raised their hands.

“You’re all invited. I think that’s an excellent idea,” Obama said, singling out one of her staff members who would be the point person.

The First Lady praised the women’s memorial, and the women it honors who are serving and have served around the world. She included those who have been wounded, and those who have lost their lives in service.

“I can’t think of a better way to begin Women’s History Month than coming here to the women’s memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to honor our nation’s service women,” she said.
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