Women Veterans Recognition Day honors the contributions of women in the United States Armed Forces, marking the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, which allowed women to serve in the regular and reserve forces during peacetime. Before this, women could only serve as nurses unless it was wartime.
Phyllis Wilson, a retired Army Veteran and president of the Military Women’s Memorial, spoke about the Memorial’s national register, which preserves the stories of over 311,000 women who have served, emphasizing the importance of documenting every woman’s service experience.
Many members of the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) have military backgrounds. Programs like Helmets to Hardhats have helped Veterans transition to careers in the elevator industry, while the IUEC Veterans Assistance Program (VAP) assists members and their spouses in accessing the benefits they have earned through military service.
Task Force Movement is proud to share this recognition of women Veterans and the ongoing support for Veterans transitioning to careers in critical industries.