Women Veterans Day, June 12, recognizes the anniversary of women becoming regular military members

AUSTIN, TX – The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act enacted by the U.S. on June 12, 1948, allows women to serve as regular members of the military. Prior to that, women in the military joined as volunteers in clerical roles, as nurses, or in special, temporary units such as Women’s Army Corps during WWII. As such, they were not eligible for veteran benefits after service.

Today, women serve in all military occupational specialties, including logistics, munitions, intelligence and combat.

Women Veterans Day on June 12 recognizes the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act being signed into law. The State of Texas formally established Women Veterans Day in 2017.