Camouflaged Women
Welcome to camouflaged women, a blog by a Female Veteran for all service women, whether you are currently serving or a veteran. I hope to make this place a relatable community, a place where we can belong with women who have been in our boots. I also will bring some light and focus on to Women’s health and the Veteran’s Administration so that in the future we may be able to get the best care, the care that all veteran’s deserve. Let’s make them take notice of us. Female service members and veterans matter too. Here’s to no longer being invisible, a woman in camouflage!
Welcome To My Blog
Hi, my name is Jessica Ray. I am a disabled veteran. I currently reside in Oregon where I grew up. I was stationed at FT. Hood, Texas as a military police officer. I have a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice.
I was a police officer, a step mom, a wife, and an extreme couponer. I am now a Woman navigating the difficult VA system much like many others. I craft, I hang out with my cats, I watch a lot of television and music videos. I love hanging out with friends and hiking. Let’s add successful blogger to my story shall we?
My Blog
Patriot Sandwich Company
Patriot Sandwich Company in Denton, Texas. If you are around or near Denton, Texas please go and visit Patriot Sandwich Company. Not only do they have amazing military memorabilia, they have great food, and great hearts. Portions of their proceeds go to We got your...
The beginning of the end
The beginning of the end Once I returned to regular duty I was able to attend the base class for incoming military police. We went through our pitiful four days of training, were tased and OC sprayed at the end of the week and that was it for extra training. I spent...
22 A Day Too Many
Today I want to take a break from my normal blogs about myself and my experiences to talk about the harsh topic, suicide. Veterans in 2020 are dying by their own hand at alarming rates. The current approximate rate of veteran suicides is 20 per day, on average, over...
Ft. Hood Part 3
Before beginning patrol, I was working doing platoon duties. This included the regular early morning PT, motor pool Monday, rearranging the connex and storage unit, as well as running errands for leadership. Payday activities every other Friday, who doesn’t love some...
Ft. Hood Part 2
As every active duty soldier knows, you must find your place at your duty station. A place within your company, a place within your platoon, and a place among the other soldiers. It wasn’t long before I was making friends and getting to know people. Fraternizing with...
Ft. Hood
Ft. Hood
The End of OSUT
Alpha 795, 2nd platoon, Chaos
The middle of basic:
4th of July at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
How it all got started: My introduction to the military and it’s inner workings:
Second Platoon Chaos Females FTX 5
Quick Resources
VA Suicide Hotline
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
1-800-273-8255
VA Suicide Hotline
https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
US Dept. of Veterans Affairs
https://www.womenshealth.va.gov
855-VA-WOMEN
Military One Source
https://www.militaryonesource.mil
800-342-9647
Women Veterans Alliance
https://www.womenveteransalliance.org
Women Veterans Alliance
69 Lincoln Blvd. Suite A306
Lincoln, CA, 95648
Connecting Vets
Veterans Affairs
844-698-2311
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