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Tri-State Women Veterans group invites female vets

This September 2014 photo shows the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington exhibit of the flag that inspired the national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner." This September 2014 photo shows the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington exhibit of the flag that inspired the national anthem "Star-Spangled Banner."

By Staff Report June 18, 2015 1 min read

Reservations

To RSVP, call Parks at 423-326-0839 or email her at pattyjoparks@yahoo.com.

All female veterans are welcome to attend a chartering ceremony and the first official meeting of the Tri-State Women Veterans group on Saturday.

While other groups for female veterans have operated here in the past, Tri-State is the first federally chartered group open to those who served in all branches of the military – including the reserves.

“If you’re a female, if you raised your hand and took the oath, you’re eligible to join our organization,” organizer Patty Parks said.

Tri-State Women Veterans is being chartered as a member of Military Women Across the Nation, a 501 (c)(19) nonprofit veteran service organization. The group will work to keep past and present military women informed of current benefits as well as provide opportunities for networking, socialization and for members to serve with and for other female veterans.

The group will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Shoney’s, 2318 Shallowford Village Drive.