Women take helm of two major veterans organizations

[Pete]

Little dated by a few weeks but I just noticed.

"Women take helm of two major veterans organizations"

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/wome...2#.WbGtuopJk3g

"RENO, Nev. – Hundreds of veterans paraded through a large convention hall to Sister Sledge’s “We are Family,” arms wrapped around one another Thursday when the American Legion, a 99-year-old organization representing 2 million veterans, elected its first female national commander at the conclusion of its annual convention...."

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"Disabled American Veterans elected its first female commander, Army veteran Delphine Metcalf-Foster, on Aug. 1. Before this month, the first – and last -- female commander of a major national veterans organization was Mary Stout, who led Vietnam Veterans of America in 1987 when the organization had about 30,000 members..."

Congrats ladies.

[Go Devil]

Originally Posted by Pete

Little dated by a few weeks but I just noticed.

"Women take helm of two major veterans organizations"

https://www.stripes.com/news/us/wome...2#.WbGtuopJk3g

"RENO, Nev. – Hundreds of veterans paraded through a large convention hall to Sister Sledge’s “We are Family,” arms wrapped around one another Thursday when the American Legion, a 99-year-old organization representing 2 million veterans, elected its first female national commander at the conclusion of its annual convention...."

&

"Disabled American Veterans elected its first female commander, Army veteran Delphine Metcalf-Foster, on Aug. 1. Before this month, the first – and last -- female commander of a major national veterans organization was Mary Stout, who led Vietnam Veterans of America in 1987 when the organization had about 30,000 members..."

Congrats ladies.

Any leadership under the the association of any sort of veteran status should have "Combat" as well as "Amputee" on their DD214 or Med Board status.

This would fix a whole train load of shit.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Go Devil

Any leadership under the the association of any sort of veteran status should have "Combat" as well as "Amputee" on their DD214 or Med Board status.

This would fix a whole train load of shit.

Requirements for membership in the American Legion are pretty much "Do you have a NDSM?" I've been a member for 38 years.

I meet the minimum standards for membership in the VFW but don't join for my own reasons.

Life member of the SFA.

Are you a member of a service organization?

[Go Devil]

Originally Posted by Pete

Requirements for membership in the American Legion are pretty much "Do you have a NDSM?" I've been a member for 38 years.

I meet the minimum standards for membership in the VFW but don't join for my own reasons.

Life member of the SFA.

Are you a member of a service organization?

I am not. But I am troubled by leadership that is consistently selected by the VA.
I should probably have clarified my position and posted befor my 4th Jameson and water.

I am a veteran.

Just finished #5

[LarryW]

Originally Posted by Pete

Requirements for membership in the American Legion are pretty much "Do you have a NDSM?" I've been a member for 38 years.

I meet the minimum standards for membership in the VFW but don't join for my own reasons.

Life member of the SFA.

Are you a member of a service organization?

Yes, sir. Member of American Legion, DAV, VFW, Sub Vets, etc, but I'm only active in the Legion post because they're closer. DAV Chapter is great but I have to drive 40 miles to attend a meeting.

Just my experience, but veteran organizations seem to be very post-dependent, meaning some posts are active with a lot going on and others are barely drawing breath. Some are more fraternal and some are more service oriented. Some (actually few) have younger vets, while others (many) have those of us with gray beards. Leadership at the post or chapter level is critical. Leadership is critical everywhere.

As for women in leadership roles, I don't give a shit. If a woman can serve the needs of the vet then she has my vote. If she's there just because the elephants want to kiss some ass then that's BS.