FEMVETS

While researching information about starting a business Theresa Found information on a program called VWISE “Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship” It sounded like the perfect program, but it was for “Veterans” I nearly dismissed it, but decided to read the website instead. The website was clear that the program was open to participants from any branch of the military and from any era of service. Well, I served, it was a long time ago, but I did serve, so I had nothing to lose, I applied. I was accepted!According to VWISE I was a VETERAN, but I still wasn’t convinced.The honor of being a Veteran is growing on me as I created a Facebook group in September, this group has reached over 1200 other women veterans, it is because of them that I am growing into my new persona. It is because of them that I work to create products that tell the world “Woman are Veterans too” Because of my new found persona I have a new passion and a desire to create a letter writing campaign to service women from women veterans.After nearly 30 year of considering myself Prior Service the title of Veteran is still growing on me.

Robert Gschwind I joined the USMC on the delayed entry program in Feb. 1965. Graduated from Paris Island In Aug. 1965, Promoted to PFC. Graduated ITR in October 1965. Attended Aviation Fundementals course at NATTC Memphis, TN. Assigned to Short Airfield for Tactical Support School, at NAS Lakehurst, NJ. Class #1. Received my Primary MOS os 7011. Arrived in MAB Chu Lai, Repulic of South Viet Nam, April 1966. Assigned to Marine Airbase Squadron-12. Remained in country until October 1969. Reported for duty at Marine Barrachs HQ Marine Corps, November 1966. Various assignments allover the world until I retired 30 Sept. 1988. Also trained in Communications Security, Embarkation. Additional MOS's 0441 and 0491.