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WWII Marine Corps woman veteran is a rare jewel

Ever talked with a WWII Marine Corps woman veteran? It’s a rare conversation opportunity.

WWII Marine Corps Veteran Marine Marilyn Richards Dow of Corpus Christi celebrated her 100th birthday in August 2021.

The honor of meeting Ms. Dow occurred for Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisors Durashia Frizzell (Navy veteran), Karen Casey (Army veteran), and Marlene Reifenberger (Army Veteran) while they were forming the Women Veterans of the Coastal Bend, a veterans support and service group. “She was our Honorary Attendee ...

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A relationship that is WoVeN

WoVeN (Women Veterans Network) is a nationwide organization, a network of women veterans that fosters connections and builds relationships in communities. The group has a close, mutually beneficial relationship with the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Women Veterans Program (WVP). Together, WoVeN and WVP have produced seminars and workshops covering a range women veteran topics.

The events, such as townhalls and connecting with peers, have gleaned information on unmet needs and the priorities of issues.

“Some of those topics we can take ...

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VA honors TVC’s Emma Breitbarth & Katasha Gray as Veteran of the Day

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Career Advisor (VCA) Emma Breitbarth was recognized as VA Veteran of the Day and featured in the VA blog VAntange Point on April 26, 2020. A few days later, the VA named TVC VCA Katasha Gray as its Veteran of the Day for May 8.

“We, the Texas Veterans Commission, salute you for your hard work, focus on the mission and unwavering dedication to the service you provide for the veterans of Tyler, and North Texas!” ...

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Businesses, organizations & women veterans network at Team Lioness Luncheons

The Career Services for Women Veterans Coalition is a network of nonprofit agencies, public and private organizations, and veteran-friendly employers. With a focus on economic empowerment of women veterans, this coalition hosts monthly Team Lioness Hiring & Networking Luncheon in Houston. The Career Services for Women Veterans Coalition is a network of nonprofit agencies, public and private organizations, and veteran-friendly employers. With a focus on economic empowerment of women veterans, this coalition hosts monthly Team Lioness Hiring & Networking Luncheon ...

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Take the Our Place women veterans center services assessment survey

Our Place women veterans center is conducting a survey to gauge interest in services provided.

To take the survey, click on https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YYDFFMN

Our Place will be located one the CAMPV (Community Assisting Military Personnel & Veterans) campus located in Tyler. CAMPV is a one-stop resource center that provides a range of services on the campus and connects veterans to services in the surrounding community. Programs and services will include:

  • Work readiness
  • Education resources
  • Support groups
  • Health and wellness
  • For more information on CAMPV, visit https://www.campvtyler.org/
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