Federally Employed Women honors our Women in the Military on February 20, 2014

ATLANTA - Feb. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- In 1948, a law was passed making women a permanent part of the U.S. military services. The following is the documented evolution of Women Soldiers in the USA Military since then.  1990-91 — Some 40,000 American military women are deployed during the Gulf War operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Iraqis take two Army women prisoner.  2005 — Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, a Kentucky National Guard soldier, becomes the first woman awarded the Silver Star for service in the war on terror. Her convoy came under attack outside Baghdad. She was cited for killing several insurgents and saving the lives of numerous convoy members. 2008 — Ann E. Dunwoody becomes the military's first women to be promoted to general. She retired in 2012 after 38 years in the Army.  2012 — The military opens more than 14,000 jobs in smaller units closer to the front lines. 2013 — Then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, sign order saying women must have the same opportunities as men in combat jobs. Military services begin studies to determine how and when to bring women into all jobs, probably including women in at least some commando units.

Your continued support to show appreciation for our well-deserved mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins, aunts and nieces who sacrificed their lives in a male dominated service to protect the freedom of our American citizenship. Also, there are a few slots available for Sponsorship and/or Vendor Tables.

Your presence is requested at the 2014 Federally Employed Women's Southeast Region Training Program Luncheon Thursday, February 20th at 12 noon $40/person at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center. Reserve your seat by February 17, 2014.

The Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center, 6345 Powers Ferry Rd. N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30339 is located just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Ga. Situated in the heart of metro Atlanta’s premiere business district with easy access to Atlanta’s many charms, the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Hotel blends a prime location with convenient amenities and legendary southern hospitality. The Wyndham is located on the top end of I285 and I75, exit 22, New Northside Drive/Powers Ferry Road.

Lunch Theme: "Tribute to Fallen Women Warriors" - Jean Specht, Col. Retired GA ANG & "Salute to Women Veterans 'Honoring Her Service'" - Dr. Amy Stevens, Ed. D., LPC  You can reserve your seat by submitting your payment through PayPal Payment to email: atlfew@att.net. Lunch Pre-registation deadline is February 17, 2014.

Click link to view the 2013 Southeast Region Training Program Highlights:
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The FEW Southeast Region Training Program for 2014 will be in Atlanta Georgia - February 19th thru February 21st . Come and enjoy true southern hospitality.  To download the 2014 SE RTP Registration form go to: www.orgsites.com/ga/gratlchptrfew/_pgg1.php3

Federally Employed Women (FEW) is a private, non-profit membership organization representing more than one million federal employed women-both civilian and military personnel. FEW has provided high quality training programs for 40 years. The FEW was founded in 1968 to complement the Federal Women's Program; enhance the employment opportunities for women; and eliminate sex discrimination in the federal government.

Federally Employed Women work to end sex and gender discrimination; to encourage diversity for inclusion and equality in the workplace; and for the advancement and professional growth of women in federal service.