Women Veterans Recognition Day
June 12, 2026 - Week of the Women Veterans Conference
Date
June 12, 2026
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
County partner locations to be announced
Focus
Recognizing women veterans and building community support.
Why June 12 Matters
- Women's Armed Services Integration Act on June 12, 1948.
- Allowed women permanent roles in the U.S. military.
- Signed by President Truman.
- Learn more:VA article on Women Veterans Recognition Day.
Women Veterans Recognition Day is not a separate Veterans Day for women. It honors the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women the right to serve permanently in the regular armed forces.
Women have served in every era of American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to World War II and beyond. Their contributions included frontline service, medical care, intelligence, and critical support roles, paving the way for today's women who serve in every military specialty.
Looking for Veterans
We are looking for buy-in and identifying 83 women veterans, one from each county, to recognize on June 12, 2026.
Submit a NominationNomination Form
Submit a nominee for Women Veterans Recognition Day.
Questions or partnership ideas? We'd love to hear from you.