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I tell veterans’ stories. Retired USAF. Most recent book: “The Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat"
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10 military women to celebrate Original

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By Eileen Bjorkman
| We Are The Mighty
Women have a rich history in the U.S. military. They served as nurses dating back to World War I, but with some limited exceptions, women could not serve in other capacities until World War II. After the war ended, Congress passed legislation that allowed a small number of women to remain in the military but with many restrictions.
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Heroes’ Journeys: Audiobooks Exploring American History

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By James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Tim Malloy, Eileen Bjorkman
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson marked the first commemoration of Armistice Day with these words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory.” More than a century later, one way... Read more » The post Heroes’ Journeys: Audiobooks Exploring American History appeared first on Spotify.
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It’s Never Been a Meritocracy: Like Sports, Let’s Level the Playing Field

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By Eileen Bjorkman
| DCReport Verified
Dismantling DEI is a Step Backwards for Diversity and Progress Kamala Harris’s performance at last week’s debate proved she belongs in our 2024 election. But I doubt it will quiet the “DEI hire” epithet spewing on social media or reverse the crescendo of recent lawsuits that has led many companies to dissolve their DEI efforts. Getting rid of DEI in favor of “merit-only” practices is a mistake. We’ve never had a meritocracy.
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