Veteran FemalesUnited

11/03/2026

❤️💙 Meet Arlene Perez!

Arlene is a U.S. Army veteran from Brownsville, Texas, who has found lasting connection and sisterhood through VFU.

✨ Did you know? Arlene says she isn’t particularly fond of school, yet she keeps coming back for more! Her goal is to specialize as a death doula, supporting individuals and families through the end-of-life journey.

For Arlene, VFU means understanding, shared experiences, and lifelong friendships. In her words:

“VFU has been my life raft beyond the military, keeping me afloat through the darkest times until I learned to swim on my own. I will forever be grateful for this sisterhood and the impact it has had on my life.”

Through this sisterhood, she has found purpose, strength, and the reassurance that she is never alone.

Join us in celebrating Arlene and the meaningful connections that carry us beyond the uniform. 🇺🇸

11/02/2026

❤️💙 Meet Adriana Montoya-Daza!

We’re kicking off our “Meet the Women of VFU” series with Adriana, a retired U.S. Army Captain from Donna, Texas, and a VFU board member.

As an Army Human Resources Officer, Adriana supported Soldiers and their families through casualty operations. Today, she works as a Labor and Employee Relations Specialist and supports VFU’s strategic planning, program development, and outreach.

✨ Did you know? Adriana is an English-Spanish interpreter and a karate practitioner! She loves languages, teaching, and connecting with people. A lifelong learner, she brings a passion for serving, teaching, and growing to everything she does.

Join us in celebrating Adriana and the experience, energy, and heart she brings to our VFU sisterhood! 🇺🇸

11/01/2026

Meet the Women of VFU! ❤️💙

Our Vice President, Maria Osorio, welcomes you to a series celebrating our members, their service, and the stories that make our sisterhood special.

We’ll introduce one member each day in alphabetical order. Follow along and help us celebrate each woman!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Veteran Females United! 🎃👻

Whether you’re taking the little ones trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or enjoying a cozy evening at home, we hope your night is filled with smiles and a little fall fun.

Tell us: Which Halloween candy always disappears first at your house? 🍬

Have a safe and happy Halloween, VFU family!

10/30/2026

Behind this opportunity was a community that believed in our mission. 💜

Thank you to the five sponsors who helped Veteran Females United participate in the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) conference in Niagara Falls, New York:

💜 Greenhouse Community Church of the C&MA
💜 Salt & Light BBQ
💜 Unity Church of Brownsville
💜 Oralia Zuniga Fernandez
💜 Diana Cremar

Your generosity helped us bring the voices and experiences of female veterans into conversations about inclusion, caregiving, and community collaboration through our “Beyond the Uniform” presentation.

It also gave us opportunities to learn, make connections, and explore resources that could strengthen our work back home.

Thank you for believing in VFU and helping make this experience possible. We look forward to building on what we brought home.

Engage. Empower. Inspire.

10/29/2026

VFU took “Beyond the Uniform” to the 2026 APRIL Conference in Niagara Falls! 💙

We shared perspectives on inclusion, caregiving, access and trust, and collaboration and came home with new connections and ideas to strengthen our support for women veterans and their families.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us and helped make this experience possible!

10/26/2026

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING HOME 💜

Connections. Resources. Opportunities.

We went to the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) conference to share the experiences of female veterans. We’re coming home with new ideas for how we can better connect, collaborate, and serve.

Conversations with vendors gave us ideas for finding similar resources right here in our communities. We also connected with someone from "Options for Independence" who expressed interest in collaborating to support veterans.

Meeting Matt from Disability Rights Podcasts opened a conversation about creating a video to help tell VFU’s story. We look forward to staying connected and exploring that possibility.

Learning more about APRIL also reminded us of the important work VAIL does in our own area and the connections between independent living, advocacy, and supporting veterans.

Some of the most meaningful conversations happened after our “Beyond the Uniform” presentation. Attendees asked about Elizabeth Dole Foundation resources, supporting veterans and their families, and connecting with veterans in the workplace. Those conversations reminded us how much it matters to make space for questions and help people find support.

Our next step is to follow up, explore local resources, and build on what we learned.

Thank you to everyone who helped us get here. We look forward to sharing more conference moments on Wednesday!

Engage. Empower. Inspire.

10/24/2026

❤️🤍💙 MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

Making a difference starts with listening, sharing our experiences, and showing up for one another.

Today, four members of Veteran Females United take the stage at the APRIL Conference to present “Beyond the Uniform.” We’re sharing women veterans’ perspectives and helping others understand the importance of feeling seen, heard, and supported after military service.

That purpose guides our work year-round. Through a conversation, a connection to a resource, or a reminder that no woman veteran has to navigate her next chapter alone, each of us can make a difference.

To our members, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters: thank you for showing up for women veterans and helping VFU engage, empower, and inspire.

Who can you reach out to, encourage, or support today? One small action could mean more than you know.

10/23/2026

🇺🇸 TOMORROW, WE TAKE THE STAGE!

Four members of Veteran Females United will present “Beyond the Uniform” at the APRIL Conference in Niagara Falls, bringing women veterans’ experiences into a national conversation.

We’re excited to share what we’ve learned through service and community, talk about the challenges women veterans face, and highlight the importance of connection and support after military service.

We’re also here to listen, learn, and build relationships that can bring new resources and opportunities back to the women veterans and families we serve.

To our sponsors, members, and supporters: thank you for helping us reach this moment. Your encouragement and generosity helped make this opportunity possible. ❤️🤍💙

📍 APRIL Conference | Niagara Falls
📅 October 24, 2026
🕞 3:30–5:00 p.m.
🎤 Beyond the Uniform

Tomorrow, we carry your stories into the room.

Send a message to learn more

10/21/2026

❤️🤍💙 SISTERS IN SERVICE

Veteran Females United enjoyed connecting with fellow women veterans at Sisters in Service, hosted by the VA!

Our president, Sela, participated as a panelist, sharing her perspective as a woman veteran and VFU leader. We also hosted a vendor table where attendees could learn about VFU, meet our members, and discover opportunities to get involved.

The day brought meaningful conversations, new connections, and some extra smiles when several VFU members won door prizes! 🎉

Thank you to the VA, event organizers, panelists, and participating organizations for bringing women veterans together to share experiences and learn about available support.

To every woman veteran we met: we’re glad we had the opportunity to connect. We look forward to staying in touch!

Engage. Empower. Inspire.