Media Room
As a result of SWAN’s legislative efforts and research, SWAN is the nation’s foremost expert on policies relating to military women. In addition to educating senior military leaders and congressional representatives, SWAN also strongly believes that advocacy thrives on education. SWAN issues press releases in response to both breaking news and legislation that encompasses SWAN’s legislative priorities and key areas of interest.
EIN - “Requiring Men but not Women to Register for Draft is Sex Discrimination”
EIN highlight’s ACLU and SWAN’s discussion on the selective service
Military.com - “Pilot Program would allow Tricare to cover doulas and lactation consultants”
Military.com cites SWAN support of Tricare’s pilot program for doula and lactation consultant support
SWAN RESPONDS TO VA IG REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS
Connecting Vets - “National veteran organizations call for Secretary’s removal following scathing report”
Connecting Vets highlights SWAN’s press release on VA report of sexual assault allegation
Army Times - “Major veterans groups call for VA Secretary’s ouster following damning report”
Army Times cited SWAN’s press release covering the VA IG report on sexual assault allegation
SWAN RESPONDS TO THE ARMY’S REPORT OF THE FORT HOOD INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
PBS News Hour - “Report finds a ‘failure of leadership’ after Fort Hood murder”
PBS News Hour speaks to SWAN Research Fellow, Col (Ret.) Ellen Haring, on Fort Hood Report
Task and Purpose - “Servicewomen’s advocacy group says the ACFT could deal ‘irreparable damage’ to the Army”
Task and Purpose highlights SWAN’s press release calling for ACFT halt
Military.com - “Group wants to halt ACFT until the Army assesses whether it’s fair to female soldiers”
Military.com highlight’s SWAN’s position on the ACFT
SWAN URGES CONGRESS TO HALT IMPLEMENTATION OF ARMY COMBAT FITNESS TEST (ACFT)
War on the Rocks - “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the U.S. military”
War on the Rocks cites SWAN in celebration of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s contribution to military women
“A COMMITMENT TO OUR NATION:” SWAN RESPONDS TO DEATH OF GEORGE FLOYD AND BLACK LIVES MATTER
SWAN RESPONDS TO DOD’S ANNUAL REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019
SWAN RESPONDS TO REPORT ON SELECTIVE SERVICE
SWAN RESPONDS TO DOD’S ANNUAL REPORT
SWAN ANNOUNCES NEW CEO, DESHAUNA BARBER
SWAN RESPONDS TO PENTAGON’S REPORT ON SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THE MILITARY
SWAN RESPONDS TO REPORT OF GENDER GAP IN CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS TO MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES
SWAN SUPPORTS REMOVING COMMANDERS FROM MAKING DECISIONS IN FELONY CASES
