AVET Project Will Celebrate Women’s Veterans Recognition Day With Special Luncheon on June 12

Marks the Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act

On June 12, 1948, a United States law was created that enables women to become a permanent and regular member of the armed forces, and June 12 is now observed as Women’s Veterans Recognition Day. Above, four F-15 Eagle Pilots from the 3^rd Wing, walk to their respective jets at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. (Image: DesertSky85450-commonswiki)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – On June 12, 1948, a United States law was created that enables women to become a permanent and regular member of the armed forces, and June 12 is now observed as Women’s Veterans Recognition Day.

Prior to 1948, women, except for nurses, served in the armed forces only during times of war. In World War II alone, approximately 350,000 women served in the armed forces.

Celebrated each year on June 12 in recognition of the anniversary of the 1948 Women’s Armed Services Integration Act signing, 2024 is the 76th anniversary of that groundbreaking legislation for America’s military women, granting women a permanent place and an opportunity for a career in the nation’s military. On this special day designated to honor America’s military women, past and present, come celebrate with us!

AVET Project, a Brevard County nonprofit that supports Veterans in various ways, will be recognizing women in the military, at a special luncheon on June 12, at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.

For more information on AVET Project, visit avet-project.org.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 24 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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