十二名爱荷华州的女性退伍军人和三位德克萨斯州妇女在全国妇女历史月期间获得了"勇气",以手工制作的纪念表彰她们的军事服务. Twelve Iowa women Veterans and three in Texas received Quilts of Valor during National Women’s History Month, honoring their military service with handmade tributes.

爱荷华州的12名女性退伍军人在马里昂举行的仪式上获得了"勇气", 与1000多位爱荷華州退役军人在一起,收到了由爱荷瓦州自由针织师手工制作的手工. Twelve women Veterans in Iowa were honored with Quilts of Valor at a ceremony in Marion, joining over 1,000 Iowa Veterans to receive the handmade quilts crafted by the Freedom Stitchers of Iowa. 活动是2003年成立的全国性倡议的一部分, The event, part of a broader national initiative founded in 2003, celebrated female military service and community support. 在德克萨斯州的另一个仪式中,在国家妇女历史月期间,基林-胡德堡地区的三名女性退伍军人也收到了来自Quilters with a Heart的被子.每个受赠者表达了深切的感激之情并分享了他们在伊拉克,韩国和德国等地点服务的个人故事. In a separate ceremony in Texas, three women Veterans in the Killeen-Fort Hood area also received quilts from Quilters with a Heart during National Women’s History Month, with each recipient expressing deep gratitude and sharing personal stories of service in locations including Iraq, South Korea, and Germany. 作为表达对他们的感激和情绪治愈的象征, 这些被子与证书一起赠送, 是为了向他们献身表示真诚的敬意. The quilts, symbolizing appreciation and emotional healing, were presented alongside certificates, marking a heartfelt tribute to their sacrifices.