Women Veterans Program

What does the Women Veterans Program Do?

The American Legion is committed to creating an environment where every woman veteran, whether she enters a Post or a VA medical facility, feels that the space was thoughtfully designed with her needs in mind, eliminating any lingering impression of a "For Male" only facility. In response to the growing number of women veterans, The American Legion's National Executive Committee adopted Resolution 14 in September 2016. This resolution calls upon the VA to guarantee that all women veterans receive high-quality, gender-specific healthcare and are treated on par with their male counterparts. To The American Legion, a veteran is a veteran, and their needs should be equally respected.
For additional information, contact the Community Chair:

Linda Davis McGown

Learn more about the Committee
Reports
Do we have reports to share?
Documents
Do we have documents?

Women Veterans Retreat May 30 to June 1, 2025

The Pennsylvania American Legion Women Veterans Committee is hosting a Women Veterans Retreat at Camp Susque in Trout Run, PA. This event offers a time and space to build camaraderie, relax, and connect with fellow women veterans.
Activities may include:Campfire | Hiking | Archery | Arts & Crafts
The retreat is open to all women veterans, and registration forms are available.
For more information, contact: - Committee Chair Carolyn McCaslin – carolyn.mccaslin@gmail.com | 814-596-2031 - Vice-Chair Karis Hagen – hagen.k1@gmail.com | 651-246-2319 - Vice-Chair Terri Krecker – Terrikrecker@aol.com | 610-533-4071

Military Women's Memorial

The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the American Servicewoman. Over 90% of women veterans have not yet registered. Be sure to add your story.
Register Now