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On the Front Lines of Change: A Conversation with Female Veterans

Last year was a landmark year for the U.S. military and its servicemembers. For the first time, women were granted equal access to all military combat roles. 

This hour, we take a closer look at the military's gender integration efforts and consider what the future holds under President-elect Trump.

Are you a female veteran? Do you know a woman who has served? We want to hear from you. 

Resources:

VA New England Enrollment: 1-844-VA-CARES (822-2737)
VA Benefits: 1-800-827-1000
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Women Veterans Hotline: 1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636)

GUESTS:

  • Matthew Cox - Associate editor and defense reporter for Military.com
  • Emily Lugo - U.S. Marine Corps veteran
  • Debra Denhart - U.S. Air Force veteran
  • Lisa Ducharme - U.S. Air Force retiree

Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

Chion Wolf contributed to this show.

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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Federal funding is gone.

Congress has eliminated all funding for public media.

That means $2.1 million per year that Connecticut Public relied on to deliver you news, information, and entertainment programs you enjoyed is gone.

The future of public media is in your hands.

All donations are appreciated, but we ask in this moment you consider starting a monthly gift as a Sustainer to help replace what’s been lost.