Women Veterans of the Ark-La-Tex

06/03/2026

This is a free seminar open to all women Veterans, active duty, Guard and Reserve women. June 12th is Women Veterans Day so please women Veterans come and celebrate our day and gets lots of great information just for you on Saturday. NO COST to attend, meals furnished. Register today with the QR code or link.

05/26/2026

This Memorial Day, we're honoring the memory of USMC Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 26, 2021, during a su***de bombing at the Kabul’s Airport. She was just 25 years old.

Johanny was screening women and children, helping save lives amidst the chaos of the Afghanistan evacuation. Her final words, “they need me, sir,” as she rushed to aid two Afghan women, echo her selflessness and courage.

Johanny joined the Marines in 2015, serving with the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Known for her vibrant spirit and dedication, she dreamed of becoming a social worker to protect children.

Let’s remember Johanny’s bravery and the 12 other service members lost that day. May God Bless them all. 🙏🏼🇺🇲

05/22/2026

Jaimie Leonard graduated from West Point in 1997 and dedicated the next 16 years of her life to serving America in war zones across the world.
She served with the 10th Mountain Division and deployed repeatedly into some of the most dangerous conflicts of the modern era.
Bosnia in 1999.
Iraq in 2005.
Afghanistan in 2011 and again in 2013.
While many people only experience war through television screens, Jaimie Leonard lived it for years.
She earned three Bronze Stars and two Meritorious Service Medals during her military career, building a reputation as a respected leader willing to serve beside her soldiers in the harshest conditions imaginable.
But what made her story even more powerful were the words she left behind.
In a Memorial Day article written for her hometown newspaper, Jaimie challenged Americans not to simply thank veterans with words.
She wrote:
“Please honor them in deed… Take measure of what you have done for your country and ask yourself if you could have done more.”
Days later, tragedy struck.
On June 8, 2013, while serving in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, Major Jaimie Leonard and two other Americans were k*lled when insurgents disguised in Afghan National Army uniforms opened fire.
After surviving multiple deployments across three different war zones, her life ended through betrayal from men pretending to be allies.
She was only 39 years old.
At the time, Jaimie Leonard became the highest-ranking female American service member lost during the Global War on Terrorism.
The Army later promoted her posthumously to Lieutenant Colonel.
She was laid to rest with full military honors at West Point Post Cemetery among generations of American warriors.
Most Americans never learned her story.
But the soldiers who served beside her never forgot the leader who spent her entire adult life serving others before making the ultimate sacrifice.
Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

05/04/2026

The Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex are registered at Give for Good which starts tomorrow. Please consider making a donation to this great organization. Go to giveforgoodnla.org. to make a donation. Look for Women Veterans of the ArkLaTex.

05/02/2026

Today was one for the books!! We want to Thank Veronica Bell and her Company Bells and Whistles for our Derby Day design and set up. Also special thanks to LSU-S catering.
To all the Veterans and Family members who came out Thank you.

04/25/2026

She flew combat missions over Iraq and later performed breathtaking aerobatics over American cities. Few people know the trailblazing pilot behind those missions.

Nicole Malachowski built one of the most remarkable careers in modern military aviation.

She flew the F-15E Strike Eagle, one of the most powerful aircraft in the United States Air Force.

During deployments connected to the Iraq War and War in Afghanistan, Malachowski flew 26 combat sorties and accumulated more than 188 combat hours.

Her missions included precision strike operations and close air support in extremely dangerous airspace.

Earlier in her career she also supported operations over the Balkans during Operation Deliberate Forge.

But her career was only beginning.

In 2005, Malachowski broke a historic barrier.

She became the first woman selected to fly with the legendary United States Air Force Thunderbirds.

Flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon, she performed high speed formation maneuvers just feet away from other jets while thousands watched below.

The precision required for Thunderbird flying is extraordinary.

Every movement must be perfect.

Later in her career she commanded an F 15E squadron and served as a White House Fellow, advising national leaders.

Through every achievement, Malachowski remained focused on one simple mission.

Being the best wingman possible.

Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

03/27/2026

Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt stands as one of the most groundbreaking leaders in modern naval history, reshaping what command, competence, and courage look like at sea.

As the first woman to serve as both the executive officer and later the commanding officer of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, she made history when she assumed command of the USS Abraham Lincoln—a milestone that signaled a new era for women in naval aviation and ship command.

Her path to that moment was built on decades of excellence. A Naval Academy graduate and designated naval aviator since 1996, she accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours and led at every level—from helicopter squadrons to major warships.

Her leadership extended across global operations, including deployments aboard the USS John Young, USS Kitty Hawk, and USS George H.W. Bush, as well as command of the USS San Diego.

What makes Capt. Bauernschmidt’s story so compelling is not only the history she made, but the quiet, steady excellence that carried her there. She rose in a Navy that had only recently opened combatant ships to women, yet she pushed forward with skill, discipline, and an unwavering belief that women belonged on the bridge, in the cockpit, and at the helm.

Her leadership continues to influence the next generation of naval officers—women and men—who now see a broader horizon because she expanded it.

03/03/2026

National Women’s History Month reminds us to honor the women who have served across every branch of our Armed Forces.

Their stories reflect strength, sacrifice, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to mission and country.

Join us in remembering and celebrating women in the military. https://heyor.ca/QhJk3O

01/25/2026

Preparing for civilian life? The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is here to help service members and their families. Now, you can access the TAP course online at https://www.benefits.va.gov/transition/tap.asp! 📲 Perfect for Veterans, transitioning service members, family members, and caregivers.

11/30/2025