Tribute to Women in the Military

Women Veterans Celebration

Women Veterans have served our nation with courage, dedication, and leadership throughout every era of military service. Join the Women Veterans Celebration on June 13 as the community comes together to recognize and honor their contributions and sacrifices.

Event Details
• Saturday, June 13
• 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Albuquerque Concert Band performance begins at 9:45 a.m.
• New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park, 1100 Louisiana SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

The event is open to the public and provides an opportunity to recognize the generations of women Veterans who have served our country and continue to make a difference in our communities.

For information about programs, benefits, and resources available to women Veterans, contact the New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services Women Veterans Program: https://www.dvs.nm.gov/womens-veteran-program/

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Women Veterans Program invites all women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces to attend the 2026 Women Veterans Day Celebration on Friday, June 12, in Rio Rancho.

Join fellow women veterans for a morning of connection, support, and recognition as we honor the service, sacrifice, and leadership of women veterans across New Mexico. The event will provide an opportunity to connect with others who served, share experiences, and celebrate the strength of the women veteran community.

Friday, June 12, 2026, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sky Room Campus Park – Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
2516 King Blvd. NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

Hosted by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services Women Veterans Program.

For more information or to connect with the Women Veteran Program, visit our website at: https://www.dvs.nm.gov/womens-veteran-program/

⏳ JUST 24 HOURS UNTIL WELCOME HOME! ⏳

Our heroes are currently in Washington, D.C., taking in the memorials built in their honor—but tomorrow, they head back to New Mexico, and we need to be ready to give them the celebration of a lifetime! 🇺🇸✈️

If you haven’t made plans yet, there is still time to grab your friends, family, and coworkers to join us at the airport tomorrow afternoon. Let's make sure every single veteran feels the love and gratitude of a grateful community!

📍 The Quick Details:
When: Tomorrow, Friday, June 5th

Time: 4:00 PM

Where: Albuquerque Sunport

🎨 Tonight's Homework:
Gather the kids, break out the markers, and help us make some noise! We love seeing the terminal filled with:

Handmade "Thank You" and "Welcome Home" signs 🪧

Bright banners and posters

Waves of American flags

Let’s pack the Sunport and give our 11th Annual Honor Flight veterans a homecoming they will never forget! See you tomorrow at 4:00 PM! 👋❤️

We hope you enjoyed the 41st Annual Tribute to Women in the Military. Photos can be viewed here: https://linkit.shutterfly.com/0ATCuW

Looking forward to hearing from our guest speaker tomorrow!

In the Spotlight: Retired US Army Aviator Linda McDonald DuMoulin - Vertical Aviation International (POWER UP) - Pioneer cracked glass ceiling for women as a US Army pilot.