A New Logo. A Continuing Legacy.
The Female Veterans Network (FVN) logo reflects who we are: women connected by service, strengthened by shared experience, and committed to honoring the legacy of those who came before us.
It represents the past, present, and future of women’s military service. From the pioneering women of World War II to today’s servicewomen serving across the full spectrum of military missions, every generation has helped shape a stronger, more inclusive Armed Forces—and a lasting sisterhood.
The Meaning Behind the Logo
The four stars honor four defining eras in the history of women’s military service. Together, they tell a story of progress, perseverance, and purpose.
The red stripes represent the women who serve in the Active Component, Reserve, and National Guard. They recognize that service takes many forms, but every woman who answers the call contributes to the defense of our nation.
The logo’s central message is simple: women veterans come from different branches, generations, assignments, and backgrounds, but we share a common legacy of service.
Four Eras. One Legacy.
1. Founding & Auxiliary Service (1942–1947)
During World War II, women entered military service in unprecedented numbers. WACs, WAVES, WASPs, Women Marines, nurses, and others served in vital uniformed and auxiliary roles, proving their indispensable value to national defense and laying the foundation for women’s continuing military service.
2. Permanent Integration (1948–1992)
The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 made women permanent members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Through the Cold War, Korea, and beyond, servicewomen built military careers, served around the world, and assumed growing responsibility while continuing to face significant limitations on assignments and advancement.
3. Combat Expansion (1993–2012)
As long-standing barriers began to fall, women gained access to combat aviation, naval vessels, expanded operational assignments, and increasingly senior leadership roles. Across the Gulf War and subsequent operations, they demonstrated exceptional skill, resilience, and leadership under pressure.
4. Full Access & the Future (2013–Present)
The removal of remaining occupation restrictions opened the way for qualified women to serve across the full range of military missions. Today, women continue to serve and lead in combat, command, technical, operational, and support roles throughout the Armed Forces.
Different Eras. A Shared Purpose.
The Female Veterans Network recognizes that women veterans have not all served under the same circumstances. Some opened doors that had never existed before. Some worked within systems that limited their opportunities. Some proved themselves in combat zones, on ships, in aircraft, in hospitals, and at installations around the world. Today’s servicewomen continue to build on that legacy.
What connects every era is a shared commitment to service, sacrifice, strength, and sisterhood.
Our new logo honors that journey. It recognizes where women in uniform have been, acknowledges the progress they have made, and looks ahead to the future they continue to shape.