Reflections from the Front: The Experiences of Women Veterans | Reflections from the Front (Virginia Willard )

Virginia Willard is a retired nurse who served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968. During her deployment, Willard worked as an operating room nurse and rose in the ranks, becoming one of the leads. She was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for her service in Vietnam.

What is Reflections from the Front: The Experiences of Women Veterans ?

Reflections from the Front: The Experiences of Women Veterans is a podcast that grew out of the interviews Parker Beverly, VSFS intern, conducted with women Veterans in the Fall of 2021 and Spring of 2022. Each episode focuses on the military career of a different woman with some serving overseas in Vietnam or the Pacific during World War II while others served on the home front. Despite having varying experiences, the women all showed incredible resolve in the face of adversity. The podcast aims to shed light on the stories of women Veterans who paved the way for future generations of women in the military.