Women veterans, military members gather for inaugural summit

Women veterans, military members gather for inaugural summit
by Elizabeth Dunbar, Minnesota Public Radio
October 16, 2009


St. Paul, Minn. — The number of women in the military has increased over the years, but it's been only recently that Minnesota has set aside a special state program for women veterans.

This weekend, the state veterans affairs department hosts its first summit catering specifically to women veterans and women actively serving in the military. About 300 women are expected at the event, which takes place Friday night and all day Saturday in Bloomington.

The summit is a product of the state's women veterans program, which was established in July 2008. There's designated funding for the program, including for a staff person who coordinates programming and helps women veterans navigate the VA benefits system.
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