Veterans for Smart Power are veterans of all ages and ranks who share a commiment to elevating and strengthening our non-military tools of global engagement - alongside our military - so we can build a better, safer, more prosperous United States and world.

What We Do•Offer a 2½ day retreat for 14 women per retreat, at no cost to participants.•Provide fly-fishing instruction and breast cancer information in a setting that helps lessen isolation, providing a recreational activity with both physical and emotional benefits•Help participants go forward optimistically with new knowledge and new friends•Provide an experience that promotes coping and problem-solving skills•Provide methods to gain self-esteem, network, make new… Show more What We Do•Offer a 2½ day retreat for 14 women per retreat, at no cost to participants.•Provide fly-fishing instruction and breast cancer information in a setting that helps lessen isolation, providing a recreational activity with both physical and emotional benefits•Help participants go forward optimistically with new knowledge and new friends•Provide an experience that promotes coping and problem-solving skills•Provide methods to gain self-esteem, network, make new friends, and learn new skills as a commitment to the future.•Focus on wellness and empowerment rather than illness and helplessness•Provide a forum to broaden understanding about breast cancer treatment and enable sharing among participants Show less

To provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the needs of women veterans regarding health care, rehabilitation benefits, compensation, outreach and other programs administered by VA.