Veterans Affairs

Friday, August 14

11:00 AM ET

Veterans Affairs #IamVanessaGuillén: Honoring and Protecting Those Who Serve Our Country

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The disappearance and murder of Pfc. Vanessa Guillén has brought the spotlight to the dire situation women in the military face. Join this panel to hear first hand from women who have been in the front lines defending our country and the challenges they face as they try to serve their country with honor.

Featured Speaker:

• Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the United States Army

Moderator:

• Queta Rodriguez, Retired Captain United States Marine Corps

Panelists:

• Michelle M. Hernández de Fraley Ph.D., Retired Colonel United States Army
• Lisa Carrington Firmin, MS, Colonel, USAF Ret Associate Provost and UTSA Military Liaison Office of Veteran and Military Affairs The University of Texas at San Antonio
• Carrie F. Ricci, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Associate General Counsel United States Department of Agriculture

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