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As we enter the Memorial Day Weekend here in the US, service and duty are heavily on the brain. What does it mean to lead and how has our practice of "protect and serve" served us well or comes up short with systemic biases that contradict the ethos of "justice for all". In this Newsflash Newsletter, we've curated our must read list to focus on women and their families in the military and the policies that impact their service, leadership and protection. Read on. And, thank you for your service!

You're On Your Own

Strict abortion regulations are not only an Alabama or Georgia issue as servicewomen apparently face unintended pregnancies at a higher rate than civilians. Read on as servicewomen describe  the impact of military abortion policies.

Twice as Good

The military is not immune to the paradigm of women service people having to be twice as good. As women in the military are demonstrating their excellence in combat skill, strategic aptitude, and valued camaraderie, they continue to be perceived as and treated as less than. This Green Beret, (you read it right) will have you shaking your head and asking, "Why?"

The Beautifully Diverse Faces of West Point

In my youth, likely after watching TAPS or Private Benjamin, I considered applying to West Point. Seriously. Well today, I'd be in good company as a graduate of the historically exclusive institution. These women broke the glass ceiling, the brick walls, and by thriving in this space, are reconstructing the foundation of service elite education. Bravo!