Operation HERstory: The Importance of Telling Our Story - Panel Discussion

The Military Women’s Memorial is partnering with Travis Manion Foundation and The Library of Congress Veterans History Project on “Operation HER story,” a special collaborative initiative and Women’s History Month event focused on the importance and impact of telling your story.

Join us, in-person or virtually, for this special event with keynote remarks and panel discussion among well-known authors, historians, archivists, and military veterans as they discuss the importance and impact of telling our stories. Through their stories, experience, and expertise, each panel member will provide a unique perspective and highlight not only the importance of telling our stories, but also the lasting impact. For many reasons, military women are less likely to tell their stories. Our speakers and panel members will address this reluctance among military women with the hope of encouraging and inspiring us to find our voice and share our story.

TIME

To ensure a prompt start at 1:00PM, we ask all guests to arrive at the Memorial no later than 12:45 PM to ensure enough time to check in, enjoy light refreshments, and find a seat. Please allow extra time for parking, going through security at the Arlington National Cemetery, and then a short walk to the Military Women's Memorial.

RETURN TICKETS

*If you reserve seats and can no longer attend, please return your tickets as soon as possible so that others may have the opportunity to attend. Thank you.

Info: Mari K. Eder, retired U.S. Army Major General, is a renowned speaker and author, and a thought leader on strategic communication and leadership. General Eder has served as Director of Public Affairs at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and as an adjunct professor and lecturer in communications and public diplomacy at the NATO School and Sweden’s International Training Command. She served in a number of senior positions in the Pentagon, on the Army Staff, as Deputy Chief of Public Affairs and Deputy Chief of the Army Reserve, and with DoD’s Reserve Forces Policy Board. General Eder speaks and writes frequently on communication topics in universities and for international audiences and consults on communications issues.

Among her many publications, General Eder is the author of "The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Stories of Courage, Sacrifice, and Grit – the Women of WWII."

Info: Jonathan H. Tennis, an Army veteran, is a Program Manager dedicated to supporting national security in the defense sector. Committed to service beyond his professional work, he actively volunteers his "time, talent, and treasure" to support his community. His volunteer efforts include work with organizations such as HillVets, Modern Military Association of America, Our Kids Read, Team Rubicon, Travis Manion Foundation, and wear blue: run to remember. This event is part of his involvement in the Travis Manion Foundation’s Spartan Leadership Program, where participants design and lead a Community Impact Project to give back to their local communities. Through his project, Jonathan aims to bring together and amplify the voices of women veterans across generations, inspiring others to share their stories.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Military Women's Memorial, Memorial Ave & Schley Dr, Arlington, United States