The Alameda County Veterans’ Affairs Commission will celebrate the many contributions of women to our armed forces on Women Veterans Recognition Day, Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m., at the Crow’s Nest, Alameda Naval Air Museum [1], 2151 Ferry Point. The museum was founded by World War II veteran Marilyn York, who served in the U.S. Navy WAVES.
The event, which is free to attend, commemorates the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law on June 12, 1948, will feature notable women veterans and elected officials from Alameda County, including Captain Kerri Chase, Commanding Officer of the Alameda Reserve Center, and Alameda County District 3 Supervisor Lena Tam.
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act allows women the right to permanently serve in the U.S. Armed Services. While women have been fighting for our country since the American Revolution, their contributions had been largely unrecognized until the 1970s.
At the Women Veterans Recognition Day event, the Alameda County Veterans’ Affairs Commission will present awards to women veterans in Alameda County to honor their achievements and service. This celebration is the first-ever known event created to commemorate Women Veterans Recognition Day in Alameda County since it became a state-recognized observance day in 2018. The celebration is free and will feature light refreshments. Please RSVP online [2] by June 10.
The Alameda County Veterans’ Affairs Commission promotes veterans’ observance days such as this one throughout the year to show gratitude, raise awareness, and support those who have served their country. The Commission also works to coordinate and maximize services to veterans including meeting basic needs of food, shelter, transportation, and employment.