Virginia Women Veterans Who Lead the Way: Margarida Figueroa — Virginia Women Veterans Week 2024

During Virginia Women Veterans Week, Margarida Figueroa shares some of the opportunities, challenges and insights she gained during her service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The contributions of women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. military will be highlighted March 17-23, 2024 during Virginia Women Veterans Week.

This marks the seventh consecutive year that the Commonwealth has officially set aside the third week of March during Women’s History Month to honor and recognize the more than 108,000 women veterans who call Virginia home — the largest percentage of women veterans per population size of any state.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host a Women Veterans Week 2024 Ceremony featuring the unveiling of Virginia’s new “Support Women Veterans” License Plate and presentation of a special lapel pin to women veterans at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 21 at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The event is free and open to the public.

“I am proud that Virginia was one of the first states to recognize the unique challenges often faced by our women veterans and that our Virginia Department of Veterans Services established a variety of special programs and services specifically to meet their needs,” said DVS Commissioner Chuck Zingler.

“During my military career," he said, "I had the privilege to serve with women in every branch. They have been and remain a major component of our military in protecting our Nation. Let’s thank all of them who have served and continue to serve. I encourage all who support women veterans to attend.”

Connect with the Virginia Department of Veterans Services at dvs.virginia.gov.