Check out this quick recap of the LCWINS 5th Anniversary Gala!  It’s an inspiring reminder of what’s possible when women lead:

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It's been 5 years since friends created a way for women to encourage each other to and through the highest levels of national security leadership. LCWINS is grateful for those original volunteers, including the six co-founders honored at this month's gala.

Our Host Committee is excited to welcome everyone to the LCWINS 5th Anniversary Gala in two weeks. Just nine more tickets remain so snag yours today to join this fun group in celebrating the women who strengthen national security.

Do you have your ticket? Come celebrate the extraordinary contributions of these women national security leaders.

Do you have your ticket yet? Come celebrate five years of LCWINS with co-hosts @wendyrsherman and @RosLehtinen! Reserve your seat now at

Come celebrate the 5th anniversary of LCWINS! We're excited to toast to/with the women and male allies who powered the first five years of our impact. Tickets & Info at

LCWINS co-founder @USAmbNATO Amb. Julie Smith shares a glimpse of her daily life.

RT @StateDept: Follow a day in the life with @USNATO Ambassador Julie Smith as we celebrate 75 years of @NATO!

Tomorrow, LCWINS Executive Director Emily Perkins will be a panelist at @wfpg's virtual event "Career Pathways: Nonprofits." To learn more:

Did you miss last week's webinar on the process of transitioning to the private sector after their public service? Visit the LCWINS website to watch a recording of our panel's conversation.

We are thrilled to welcome Kristen Marquardt and @RosLehtinen to our Leadership Council and Ellen Lord to our Honorary Advisory Committee. They are join our community who demonstrate our belief that women strengthen #natsec. #WomensLeadership

Are you looking for a new position in the #natsec and #foreignpolicy fields? Check out the LCWINS Opportunity Board, which refreshes weekly with new listings that provide pay transparency. We’re also hiring a new Summer Fellow (submission deadline: 3/31).

Thinking about post-government leadership options? Join LCWINS on 3/21 to hear from our expert panelists on the process of transitioning to the private sector after their public service. Learn more & register:

Today is International Women's Day. LCWINS was founded to advance gender parity in #nationalsecurity and #foreignpolicy decision-making. This year's #IWD theme of "Inspire Inclusion" pairs with our organizational purpose. #WomenInTheRoom.

LCWINS is hiring! We are seeking a part-time fellow to support our staff and programs in summer 2024 and are accepting applications through March 31, 2024. Questions? Email apply@lcwins.org.To apply:

Join us on 3/21 for our webinar "What Comes Next: Work After Public Service Leadership." This virtual discussion with explore the many challenges of this career phase, navigation of ethics rules, and help current & future female #natsec leaders. Register:

Mark your calendars! To celebrate 5 years of LCWINS, we will be having a gala on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 co-chaired by @RosLehtinen and @wendyrsherman. Our keynote will be given by @DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks. For more information:

Congratulations are in order for @drdraprille, the first confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science & Technology. Women’s leadership strengthens U.S. national security, and we are happy that Aprille will be serving in this key role at the Pentagon. #WomensLeadership.

Congratulations are in order for @AbercrombieCara, newly confirmed Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition! Cara joins several LCWINS women strengthening U.S. national security at the Pentagon and we love to see so many women in leadership roles. #WomenLeaders.