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VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
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VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
By Leo Shane III
Mar 16, 12:00 PM
The current Veterans Affairs motto is shown displayed outside the department's headquarters on Feb. 20, 2018. (Leo Shane III/Staff)
Veterans Affairs leaders are changing the department’s mission statement from the current male-only focus to be more welcoming to women veterans, officials announced Thursday.
The current motto — in use by VA and the Veterans Administration since 1959 — is based on an excerpt from President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise ‘to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan’ by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.” It’s displayed prominently at about half of all VA hospitals, cemeteries and office buildings across the country.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown 1SG Paul Ayotte MSG (Join to see) Maj Kim Patterson
VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
By Leo Shane III
Mar 16, 12:00 PM
The current Veterans Affairs motto is shown displayed outside the department's headquarters on Feb. 20, 2018. (Leo Shane III/Staff)
Veterans Affairs leaders are changing the department’s mission statement from the current male-only focus to be more welcoming to women veterans, officials announced Thursday.
The current motto — in use by VA and the Veterans Administration since 1959 — is based on an excerpt from President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address: “To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise ‘to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan’ by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.” It’s displayed prominently at about half of all VA hospitals, cemeteries and office buildings across the country.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow SPC Gary C. SPC (Join to see) Amn Dale Preisach SGT Ruben Lozada CPT Richard Trione SFC Ralph E Kelley 1SG Patrick Burke SGT Gerald “Jerry” Harrell PO2 Marco Monsalve Lt Col Charlie Brown 1SG Paul Ayotte MSG (Join to see) Maj Kim Patterson
VA to change its motto, dropping male-only language
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Sorry Brother Joe but I don't understand the point in changing it when there are some many more important things to worry about IMHO
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SPC Robert Coventry
It's a Quote, from 158 years ago, from one of most honored and best presidents. We can't change an exact quote. I think female vets would be better served if they spent the money on helping female vets instead of changing a boat load of signs. I hope this doesn't offend anyone. A Veteran is a Veteran.
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“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.” George Washingtron
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
SSG Michael Noll I know if it ain't one thing it's another. Different times for sure Brother Michael.
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The new motto is fine, but I'd be a lot more impressed if the VA started actually fulfilling Lincoln's promise rather than spending umpteen million dollars replacing bronze plaques on buildings.
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