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On the Front Lines of Change: A Conversation with Female Veterans

Last year was a landmark year for the U.S. military and its servicemembers. For the first time, women were granted equal access to all military combat roles

This hour, we take a closer look at the military's gender integration efforts and consider what the future holds under President-elect Trump.

Are you a female veteran? Do you know a woman who has served? We want to hear from you. 

Resources:

VA New England Enrollment: 1-844-VA-CARES (822-2737)
VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Women Veterans Hotline: 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636)

GUESTS:

  • Matthew Cox - Associate editor and defense reporter for Military.com
  • Emily Lugo - U.S. Marine Corps veteran
  • Debra Denhart - U.S. Air Force veteran
  • Lisa Ducharme - U.S. Air Force retiree

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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