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Anchorage VA Medical Center Renamed to Honor Col. Mary Louise Rasmuson

This law renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Anchorage, Alaska, to the “Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System”. This designation honors Colonel Rasmuson for her pioneering work in expanding roles for women in the military and integrating Black women, as well as her significant community involvement in Alaska after her retirement.
Key points
The VA medical center in Anchorage, Alaska, is officially renamed the “Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System”.
The renaming recognizes Colonel Rasmuson's distinguished military service, including her efforts to expand opportunities for women and promote racial integration in the Army.
It also acknowledges her post-military contributions to the Alaskan community, particularly in veterans' affairs, education, and the arts.
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Print number: 117_S_5016
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2022-09-29