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NVF Women Outreach Coordinator Leaphy Khim Featured in My Motto Video

By National Veterans Foundation / May 3, 2017

. NVF Women Outreach Coordinator Leaphy Khim was featured in a My Motto: Veterans Edition.   This special edition of “My…

Complex Trauma with Women Veterans

By Mary Ann Mayer / May 1, 2017

Many of the women veterans I serve suffer from complex trauma. Women veterans have a higher rate of childhood abuse…

Women Veteran Outreach Update from Leaphy Khim – CSULB, American Legion 43

By National Veterans Foundation / April 27, 2017

Here’s a quick Women Veteran Outreach Update from the NVF Women Veteran Outreach Coordinator Leaphy Khim. Leaphy Khim served the…

Transitioning from Military to Civilian: The Unique Challenges of Female Veterans

By National Veterans Foundation / January 24, 2017

All veterans returning home from long periods in service face a range of difficult challenges. From narrowing opportunities to trouble…

Introducing Our New Staff Members

By National Veterans Foundation / October 31, 2016

The National Veterans Foundation welcomes three new staff members to our team.   Mary Ann Mayer, Counselor, MSW, ACSW Mary…

Why Honoring Women Veterans is so Important and How to Do This

By National Veterans Foundation / June 16, 2016

While many people think about veterans and how to honor these brave individuals, honoring women veterans specifically is often overlooked.…

Facts About Vietnam Women Veterans you May not Know

By National Veterans Foundation / February 8, 2016

Finally, Vietnam veterans are receiving their just due. When Vietnam vets returned home they were not met with the appreciation…

What are the Biggest Obstacles Female Veterans Face in America?

By National Veterans Foundation / February 3, 2016

Even though the current percentage of United States Veterans that are women is 10 percent, female veterans are often overlooked.…