VA Augusta to host Women’s History Month Celebration

AUGUSTA, Ga. — VA Augusta Health Care System will host a celebration of Women's History Month on Wednesday, March 22, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. with special guest speaker, Army Maj. Gen. Johanna P. Clyborne, Assistant Adjutant General for the Minnesota National Guard and Deputy Commander of the Cyber Center of Excellence on Fort Gordon. The observance will celebrate the women who have told the stories, advocated, and educated on behalf of military women and Veterans. VA Augusta will host the celebration in the third-floor auditorium (3B-111) of its Uptown campus at 1 Freedom Way in Augusta.

WHAT:         Women’s History Month Celebration

WHO:           Veterans, VA staff, and the public

WHEN:         Noon, Wednesday, March 22, 2023

WHERE:       3B-111 auditorium, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta GA

In addition to her service at Fort Gordon, Maj. Gen. Clyborne has served in the Army National Guard for more than 32 years. She holds the distinction of being the first female to command a Brigade, the first female to obtain the rank of Brigadier General in the Minnesota Army National Guard, and the first female to obtain the rank of Major General in the Minnesota National Guard. Her awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, and the Outstanding Military Volunteer Service Medal.

Media seeking further information about the observance or VA Augusta’s women’s health programs can contact Will Martin at William.Martin6@va.gov.

 

 

Will Martin, Chief of Public Affairs

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