Women Organizing Women - Getting Help
For Women Who Served in the Military



 

 

If you have been sexually assaulted while serving in the military and would like to receive help, please contact one of the individuals listed below.

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Active Duty

If you are on active duty and have been assaulted, please contact us. The Military "support" is often failing to do anything but make things worse. We understand the repercussions of reporting, dealing with CID, NCIS, etc, and do not want you to have to do this, unless you feel compelled to.

Our goal is to protect you from the Military, support you with information and help you to make the decisions that are right for you. We do not expect you to understand the rules and regulations during your time of great stress. Finding help that you feel comfortable with that meets your needs is what we can do to help.

Keep any and all information you may have regarding your assault no matter how insignificant you think it may be. This will help you with your claim for Military Sexual Trauma.



Susan Avila-Smith

Please feel free to contact any veteran below for help.  We are all able to get you started with joining a group, explaining your compensation and benefits and help you find the information you need to succeed.

Name: Shay
Location: Seattle, WA
Branch: Army
Years in Service: 1970-1980
Specializing in: Medical Issues
Email: Chinookwinds@yahoo.com  

Name: Laura W
Location :Seattle, WA
Branch: Air Force
Years in Service: 98-02
Specializing in: Assistant Director, Chief Administrator
Email: 9gatekeeper9@earthlink.net

Name: Tara
Location: LA
Branch: Army
Years in Service: (1978-87 & 1991)
Specializing in: PTSD/MST, claims, service academy cadets & midshipmen, ex-Academy cadets & midshipmen
Email: tara@tarakrause.com

Name: Cornelia
Location: Sitka, Alaska
Branch: U.S. Army
Years in Service: 1980-1983 Active Duty, 1983-2006 Reserves
Specializing in: Research, Insurance Issues (VA, CHAMPVA, Medicare and Medicaid
Email: huebscher@acsalaska.net

Name: Judi
Location: Western New York
Branch: USMC
Years in Service: Vietnam Era
Specializing in: Communications/Advocacy
Email: magicnative@yahoo.com

Name: Sheryl
Location: Pensacola, Fl
Branch: USN
Years in Service: Operation Iraqi Freedom and Gulf War
Specializing in: Advocacy
Email: s_alualu@yahoo.com

Name: Sharon
Location: Louisiana
Branch: Army
Years in Service: Gulf War I
Specializing in: Advocacy
Email: rangermuffin@earthlink.net

Name: Lenora
Location: Evans, CO
Branch: US Navy
Years in Service: Viet Nam Era 1973 - 1980
Specializing in:
Email: lrclark156@yahoo.com

Name: Noonie
Location: NY
Branch: USAR
Years in Service: 75-97
Specializing in: Women's history
Email: NFORTIN@aol.com

Name: Kathleen Henry
Location: Sahuarita, Arizona
Branch: Mother of MST survivor
Years in Service:
Specializing in: I will be glad to help with whatever needs to be
done.
Email: KHenry8406@aol.com

Name: Robin
Location: Illinois
Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
Years in Service: 1997-2005
Specializing in: Midwest Regional Advocate/Coordinator
Email: RobinKahle@comcast.net

Name: Elsa
Location: Astoria, OR
Branch: Coast Guard
Years in Service: 23  - Retired BM1  31JAN07 
Specializing in: Available to assist CG Members world wide by e-mail
Email: enethercot@centurytel.net

Name:
Location:
Branch: US Army
Years in Service: 1981-1982
Specializing in:
Email: c000n@yahoo.com

Name: Kristen
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Branch: US Army
Years in Service: Desert Storm 11/90 – 5/91
Specializing in: Specializing In: Research, support, available 24/7 with an ear to bend, listen, Share knowledge, available to drive “sisters/brothers” to appointments in Colorado Springs and in Denver.
Email: bpta74@yahoo.com

Name: James
Location: WashingtonState
Branch: Nat Guard
Years in Service: Viet Nam Era 4 years, 6 months
Specializing in:
Email: owenjc3@yahoo.com

Name: Susan
Location: Minnesota
Branch: Navy
Years in Service: 1975-1986
Specializing in:
Email: zillahsuzy@yahoo.com

Name: Michelle
Location:
Branch: Army National Guard
Years in Service: 1990-1992 DESERT SHIELD/STORM
Specializing in: Educating Providers at TampaVA, sharing what has helped me, learning to be a listener and an information source for other vets. No issues with women of any status.
Email: barefootprincessfl@yahoo.com

Name: Kathy
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Branch: Army Reserve and US Army Active Duty
Years in Service: 1978 - 1989
Specializing in: Surviving prolonged PTSD/MST and after 29 years filing a claim
Email: luv_classic_rock@yahoo.com

Name: Pearl
Location: Seattle, WA
Branch:
Years in Service: Late 70's
Specializing in: Seattle Area Claims Appointment Escort Only
Email: pearltx@juno.com

Name: Barbara
Location: Bremerton, WA
Branch: Navy
Years in Service: Vietnam Era
Specializing in: Mental Illnesses
Email: barmoe@comcast.net

Name: Linda Sue
Location: Auburn, WA
Branch: Army
Years in Service: Vietnam Era
Specializing in: Mental Illnesses
Email: lindasuemedic@gmail.com

Name: Susan Avila-Smith
Location: Overseas 11/15/07 to 7/1/08
Branch: Army
Years in Service: 1991-1995
Specializing in: MST
Email: smith715@comcast.net

 

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