American Legion host Women's History Month event
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The American Legion hosted a Women's History Month Event at the Concho Valley Transit Annex building.
On March 8 at 10 a.m., locals showed up to support and get educated on some of the things that women veterans go through and what they need after the service. The event was free and open to the public.
'San Angelo has led the way for all Veterans in the state of Texas, advocating for VA and state programs,' Luis Martinez.
At the event, Martinez explained to a KLST reporter that March 8 is International Women's Day, which is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
There were a few different speakers at the event each talking about not just their experiences in the military but what women have done in the military and what women veterans need after their time is done in the military.
List of speakers
Army veteran Michelle Torres
Gest Speaker: Texas VFW 25th District Female Veteran Liaison Audrey Kniffin
Keynote Speaker: USAF Maj. Kelly Griffith
American Legion Post 572: Rana Krussow
All Veterans Council of Tom Green County: Annette Clendenen
Concho Valley Women Veteran Society: Red Mckinney
Disabled American Veterans: Leslee Beauchamp
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