The HER Project…saluting women in the military.
Did you know that there are over 200,000 women serving throughout America’s military complex? Yes, near 15% of the U.S.’s 1.4 million soldiers are women active-duty warriors.
Women hold all types of positions, including front-line combat posts, with a solid number leading as Officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Bottom-line, American women can also show bravery, courage, patriotism and enemy-kill skill just as well as military men can. Hey, even single Moms have gotten into protecting America in recent years. And yes, like their male counterparts, women warriors can also become casualties of War.
Returning back to normal life after the hellish experience of war is very difficult for Veterans, especially for women. We’ve all seen the media reports on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for example. After experiencing what some of these veterans have, it’s no wonder that many of them struggle to fit back into society and normal life straight away. These veterans can experience extreme stress and anxiety, making it significantly difficult for them to complete most tasks. Many PTSD sufferers will look for something to help them cope with these mental problems, such as weed for example. There are, supposedly, a lot of health benefits in weed, especially for people dealing with stress or anxiety. Perhaps some PTSD sufferers would benefit from smoking weed out of an apple to help them return back to normal life. That might just take some of that stress and anxiety away, allowing them to relax. Of course, it’s not just mental problems that make it difficult for veterans. Women veterans returning to normal life may need help in other aspects of life too, particularly financially. These grants can help with anything from basic living expenses to work training, depending on the program chosen that specifically caters to female veterans. To find out more about financial support for female veterans, visit GoFundMe. In addition to financial help, women can seek out aid in the form of morale and getting back on their feet to return to civilian life. Fortunately, there are a variety of groups out there specifically geared to women veterans…let me introduce you to one of them. – The HER Project.
“The primary objective of the HER Project is to create awareness and hope for the woman Veteran. To give them and their families acknowledgment and recognition for their service and to help show gratitude for what women veterans have done for our country”, says Gina Woods, Founder and the champion behind the HER Project.
Gina – Awarded the Challenge Coin by Rolling Thunder Illinois, Chapter 2. May 2014
Gina is also the President/Co-Founder of Open Road Radio, America’s Premier Motorcycle Ratio Talk Show. She’s also the force behind Gina Wood’s XX Chromes – All Women Bike Builds – a team of motorcycle mechanic females who’s mission is to build custom motorcycles in the name of charity. Gina came up with the “Honor, Encourage & Recognize” HER tag line. Click here to visit the HER Project “Salute to Women in the Military” website.
Click here to see some of the women who are helping Gina champion the HER Project.
The Goals of the HER Project are:
- To honor our women veterans.
- To create public awareness and recognition of women veterans.
- To show women veterans giving back to other women veterans.
- To bring together Women Veterans Groups and Corporate Sponsors.
- To build custom motorcycles for Charity on behalf of women veterans.
- To highlight and promote The HER Project 2014 Tour.
The HER Project has built two custom motorcycles dedicated to Disabled American Women Veterans and for the National Women Veterans Association.
The bikes recognize Women Veterans and were built to help educate the public about the great sacrifices made by women veterans and the needs of women veterans who, by virtue of their service in the military, may be having difficulty transitioning back to civilian life.
The HER Project Trike
HER Project 2014 Trike – Photo Source: U.S. Veterans Magazine
The HER Project Springer Bobber
The HER Project 2014 Bobber. Photo Source: U.S. Veterans Magazine
The HER Project Logo
Click image to see HER Project Sponsors. A big “Thank You” to all the sponsors of the HER Project. Appreciate your support. Gina Woods & Crew.
The HER Logo Explained – The anchor is a symbol of trials and tribulation. The eagle wings represent freedom. The circle encompassing the 13 stripes and the female facing foreword is symbolic of women defending this nation. Together the symbol represents female strength to overcome and defend freedom.
Gina Woods On Air.
From all I have seen and heard, this is a great cause benefiting a very special American warrior. – The Woman Veteran.
Please contact Gina Woods for more information on how you can get involved with the HER Project.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 630-833-9889
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