Women In Defense | A National Security Organization

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WID Connect, an online community for national security professionals, is a member-only benefit of WID members and features discussion, library, and collaboration functionalities so that you can meet and engage with the leader you want to be.

ABOUT WID

Women In Defense (WID), a National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Affiliate, engages, cultivates and advances women in all aspects of national security. Incorporated in 1985, Women In Defense provides members a business environment for professional growth through strategic networking, education, and career development. This national alliance is comprised of women and men from industry and defense organizations of every size; all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; Government agencies, academia, think tanks, associations, and professional services.

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Chapter membership is a valuable benefit of belonging to Women In Defense because of the local business and professional contacts and knowledge available. Members are automatically assigned to the nearest geographic chapter, based on zip code. Chapter membership does not require an additional dues payment.

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Women In Defense provides a dynamic, forward-thinking community for developing leadership skills, cultivating relationships, as well as mentoring, and education through a variety of national and regional events addressing some of the most pressing national defense issues. Through the HORIZONS program, women seeking post-bachelor’s degree scholarships are given the opportunity to further their educational objectives and career pursuits in the defense workforce through a demonstrated commitment to creating a more diverse national security marketplace.

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Government Spotlight

Rear Admiral Marsha "Marty" Evans, USN (RET)
United States Navy Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, was recognized as the government recipient of the 2019 Women In Defense Service to the Flag Award for her exceptional contributions to our Nation's defense.

Industry Spotlight

Ms. Michele Evans
Executive Vice President, Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin, was recognized as the industry recipient of the 2019 Women In Defense Service to the Flag Award for her exceptional contributions to our Nation's industrial base and security.