The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, also known as Military Women's Memorial, is a memorial established by the U.S. federal government which honors women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The memorial is located at the western end of Memorial Avenue at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. The structure in which the memorial is housed was originally known as the Hemicycle, and built in 1932 to be a ceremonial entrance to the cemetery. It never served this purpose, and was in disrepair by 1986. Congress approved the memorial in 1985, and the Hemicycle approved as the site for the memorial in 1988. An open design competition was won by New York City architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi. Their original design was leaked to the public, and caused significant controversy. Two years of fund-raising and design revision followed. A revised preliminary design was approved in July 1992, and the final design in March 1995. Ground was broken for the memorial in June 1995, and the structure dedicated on October 18, 1997.
All Admiral alumni are invited to join us for a fun-filled day of activities on the Teel Campus. Events include alumni check-in and hospitality at the Alumni House, student-led campus tours, the football game starting at 1 pm, and shopping at the Admirals Collection. All are welcome! Events are free of charge.
All alumni are invited to the Daiger House to reconnect with the spirit of Severn. Enjoy dinner, refreshments, yard games, and camaraderie with fellow Admiral Alumni! (Please note: Alumni must be at least 21 years old to attend the BBQ.)