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Meet the woman who is challenging the entire United States Marine Corps.  We talked with former, USMC Lt. Col. Kate Germano about her upcoming book, "Fight Like a Girl".  Together with co-author Kelly Kennedy they take you behind the scenes and reveal what it's life is like for a female Marine. Hosts Kaylah Jackson, and Caitlin Kenney.  

Yes! Danielle Corraza, Center for Women Veterans, National Outreach Coordinator, talks about how supporting women veteran now includes diapers wipes and baby showers. Connecting Vets reporters Jonathan Kaupanger and Phil Briggs get the adorable details. 

For Women’s History Month, ConnectingVets producer Caitlin Kenney spoke with Lory Manning, Director of Government Relations with the Service Women’s Action Network and a retired Navy captain, about 11 military women who made history.

From the moment #Me Too swept across the Twittersphere, women have felt empowered to call out abusive men in the workplace- and many of those men have lost their jobs.  But as Toni Rico, Communications Director, Service Women's Action Network explained to Connecting Vets Kaylah Jackson, for women in the military- it's a different story.  

Don't call Kirstie a "wounded"  warrior ..she's absolutely fierce!  She's cover model of the 2017 Body Issue of ESPN the Magazine,  she will snowboard in the 2018 Paralympics and she plans to conquer the seven highest peaks on Earth!! Hear Kirstie Ennis chat with Connecting Vets, Eric Dehm. 

Retired Marine Lt. Col, Kate Germano, shares some inspiring words with Morning Briefing Host, Eric Dehm,  about the recent achievements of female Marines; including the first female to graduate the grueling Marine Infantry Officer Course. 

Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) is no ordinary advocacy group.  Former Army Linguist Janiece Marquez is no ordinary Veteran.  Her story is a tale of empowerment for women that spans the globe.  From Nashville to Afghnistan and from South America to Africa, she has made a difference.  Connecting Vet's Jard Watson spoke with her and SWAN Program Associate Anna Stacey about SWAN's purpose and one Woman Warrior's incredible journey.

Paris Island Boot Camp is known for being tough.  Marine Veteran Kate Germano, former Commanding Officer, 4th Recruit Training Battalion at US Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, may be even tougher.  She made headlines when she was called "too tough for the Marines Corps".  Connecting Vets Eric Dehm spoke with her and Best-Selling author, Kelly Kennedy about Kate's story and the state of women in the military today.