WID 2019 National Conference
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WID 2019 National Conference
2018 HORIZONS Scholarship Celebration
Women In Defense, An Affiliate of NDIA
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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.
WHY JOIN?
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.
Government Spotlight
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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
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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.
Latest News VIEW ALL NEWS
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NDIA calls on Congress to end ‘unaffordable’ continuing resolutions to fund defense
Dec 04, 2019Letters to House and Senate ask for full funding of the defense budget for the sake of military capability and service member lives
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NTSA honors three for lifelong contributions to modeling and simulation
Dec 04, 2019Three men with lifelong careers dedicated to modeling and simulation and related sciences were honored for their individual contributions with this...
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NTSA recognizes achievements in modeling and simulation at I/ITSEC 2019
Dec 04, 2019Innovations in tutoring, a device to recognize hypoxia symptoms and virtual aircrew training were recognized at this year’s Modeling & Simulation...
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Wittman receives NDIA's annual expeditionary warfare award
Nov 21, 2019Virginia congressman's dedication to strong naval defense and shipbuilding earns him yearly honor
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I/ITSEC returns with the Air Force in the lead
Nov 12, 2019Exclusive sales-pitch events with the service and U.S. Special Operations are among key events at this year’s Interservice/Industry Training,...
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