We gathered together 6 incredible women who have been breaking barriers and connecting women, and this year are helping us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first female midshipmen and cadets to enter federal military academies!

This second episode includes alumnae from each service academy, we reflected on the legacy of Public Law 94-106, signed by President Gerald Ford on October 7, 1975 and the evolution of leadership, mentorship, and sisterhood across generations.

Joanne McCaffrey (USCGA), Marene Allison and Amberle Kerkowski (USMA), Gretchen Cook and Susan Feland (USAFA) and Linda "Postie” Postenrieder (USNA) shared so much insight, memories, and lessons learned we needed two episodes!

Learn more about upcoming celebrations here:

• West Point Women
• USNA Women
• USCGA Alumni Community
• USAFA Women
• AcademyWomen

We gathered together 6 incredible women who have been breaking barriers and connecting women, and this year are helping us celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first female midshipmen and cadets to enter federal military academies!

This first episode includes alumnae from each service academy, we reflected on the legacy of Public Law 94-106, signed by President Gerald Ford on October 7, 1975 and the evolution of leadership, mentorship, and sisterhood across generations.

Joanne McCaffrey (USCGA), Marene Allison and Amberle Kerkowski (USMA), Gretchen Cook and Susan Feland (USAFA) and Linda "Postie” Postenrieder (USNA) shared so much insight, memories, and lessons learned we needed two episodes!

Learn more about upcoming celebrations here:

• West Point Women
• USNA Women
• USCGA Alumni Community
• USAFA Women
• AcademyWomen

In this virtual session from the November 7th Career Coaching Workshop, we brought together a diverse panel of speakers from different industries and in a range of leadership positions. Each shared the joys and challenges they face to help you gain insights that will help you navigate your own life and explore future opportunities. We covered a gamut of topics ranging from financial literacy, pivoting in the face of challenges, taking your military experience to a completely different federal organization, the impact of artificial intelligence and making sure you are ready when the "right door" opens. Led by moderator Vimbo Watson, speakers were Tamika Adams, Jennifer Burch, Jinada Rochelle, Tom Solitario and Gwendolen Wilder.

How do YOU find success? What brings YOU joy? How do YOU want to live your life? This interactive workshop from our November 7th Career Coaching Workshop dives into how you can cultivate purpose to create the life you love. This virtual session was led by Christina Mattison, life coach and leadership expert, who specializes in women in the military. The session starts with a quiet grounding that settled us in to a great discussion, enjoy!

This interactive workshop from our November 7, 2025 Career Coaching Workshop helps you align your interests and skills in order to identify opportunities that excite you so that you can narrow your focus while confidently and succinctly presenting yourself so that others can support you and your next move. Led my Tiffany Taylor of Hello Strengths this session will help you determine your unique personal strengths so that you can communicate how you can add value to your community, to organizations, and the nation in a way that is authentic and brings out the best in you. Enjoy!

Join us for our first ever direct-to-pod episode with Samantha Arrington Sliney. Sam is an attorney, Air Force veteran, current Air National Guard officer, and military spouse dedicated to advancing policies that strengthen military families and promote gender equity.

Advocacy is a common thread in her work, to include the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Public Service, the Military Spouse JD Network, and the Department of the Air Force Women’s Initiative Team.

We had a great conversation about the NDAA, the Federal shutdown, and how all of us, including uniformed service members, have a right to let our representatives know when there are issues to be fixed.

You can catch up with Sam on her website https://www.whitelaceandcombatboots.com/ and also LinkedIn Instagram and Facebook.

NOTE: The views expressed are our own and not those of any organization we are affiliated with.

CONNECT TO INNOVATE: LEVERAGE TALENT TO INNOVATE THROUGH CHANGE

Discover how tapping into your unique talents can spark innovation and ways to navigate transformative change. Hear from trailblazing leaders who have used their skills in unconventional ways to overcome obstacles and inspire progress regardless of the circumstances. This session focuses on leveraging strategic connections while fostering a mindset of creative problem-solving and continuous growth to amplify your influence and create lasting impact.

Speakers:

Brooke Jackson Kahn, PA-C: U.S. Army Combat Veteran and Founder, She’s the Veteran
LT Michaela “Mic” Long:Instructor Pilot, US Navy
Major Christina Mattison:USAF Reserves and Heart-Centered Leadership Coach and Retreat Leader
Tiffany Taylor:CliftonStrengths Coach and Owner, Hello Strengths
Major Teri Weber: Senior Pilot, USAF and Children’s Book Author

POWER OF CONNECTION: TAPPING INTO YOUR PASSIONS
When you are either in uniform or supporting a military member as a spouse, and life is super busy, you often put some of your personal passions into the “when we retire bucket.” But I have actually found that when my immediate responsibilities were the busiest, that’s when I most needed to step into a different world to regain balance and perspective. Our plan for today is to show you some of the ways to do that, through either personal growth or helping others or both.

Speakers:

Meredith McCall: Certified Travel Advisor, Military Spouse
Carol Northrup: Ultra-runner & outdoor adventurer, retired AF Colonel
Sarah Olson: N. Virginia Program Manager and Service Dog Training Instructor at Warrior Canine Connection, Military Spouse
Andrea Reichwald: Program Coordinator DC Chapter - Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP), Military Spouse
Tammy Trychon: Yoga Instructor, retired AF Lt Col
Vimbo Watson: Speaker and education expert, Military Spouse