By the Numbers: 4 April 2022
11.3%
The percentage of Native American veterans who are women, according to a recent article in Military Times -- Native American veterans encompass resilience, overcome health care challenges. This is "a higher percentage than women in other demographic groups."
For all other races, women only make up 9% of the veteran population, according to a 2020 report from the Department of Veterans Affairs that used data collected in 2017.
... One of the largest challenges facing Native female veterans is the distance it takes to reach health care services provided by the VA. This holds true for Natives living in urban areas, but especially for those living on reservations..
11.3%
The percentage of Native American veterans who are women, according to a recent article in Military Times -- Native American veterans encompass resilience, overcome health care challenges. This is "a higher percentage than women in other demographic groups."
For all other races, women only make up 9% of the veteran population, according to a 2020 report from the Department of Veterans Affairs that used data collected in 2017.
... One of the largest challenges facing Native female veterans is the distance it takes to reach health care services provided by the VA. This holds true for Natives living in urban areas, but especially for those living on reservations..