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Butler , PA — U.S. Veterans Affairs Photographer and Army Veteran Gene Russell will be taking portraits of women Veterans as part of the “I Am Not Invisible” campaign this month. THE BUTLER

VA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL “I AM NOT INVISIBLE” CAMPAIGN WHAT: U.S. Veterans Affairs Photographer and Army Veteran Gene Russell will be taking portraits of women Veterans as part of

the “I Am Not Invisible” campaign this month. The “I Am Not Invisible” campaign aims to increase awareness and dialogue about women Veterans and spotlight the many faces of women Veterans by

capturing and sharing their portraits. Childcare, as well as professional hair and make-up services will be available (advance notice required) and lunch is provided. Additionally, women

Veterans can participate in a craft activity, writing workshop, learn more about VA programs and services available, and enroll in VA health care (bring DD214). WHO: Open to all Women

Veterans (Women Veterans do not need to be enrolled at the VA to participate) WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020—9AM-2PM WHERE: Butler VA Health Care System – New Castle Road Campus 325 New

Castle Road, Butler, PA 16001 BACKGROUND: There are roughly two million women Veterans, making up ten percent of the Veteran population and growing. The I Am Not Invisible (IANI) photography

project, developed in Oregon, aims to increase awareness and dialogue about women Veterans, and open viewers’ eyes to the myriad contributions, needs, and experiences of women who have

served in the military. The IANI campaign initially featured 20 women Veterans. The campaign has spread to over 14 states and has now included over 700 Women Veterans. Learn more: 

www.va.gov/womenvet/acwv/iani.asp  RSVP: Media interested in learning more about the campaign, should contact the Butler VA Public Affairs Officer Paula McCarl, 878-271-6492 or 

[email protected]. Women Veterans may register for the event by contacting Karen Dunn at 878-271-6484 or [email protected]. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 19. ###