Women in the Military – Women Veterans Panel Discussion

AAPIC takes particular interest in this event because Lisa Lim, an Asian American and AAPIC’s Life Member, is on the panel. She served for 3 years from 2010-2013 during the Afghanistan war. Originally from Malaysia, she is petite, speaks multiple languages, and plays the harp. You’d want to meet with her and hear her story.

The Petaluma Historical Library & Museum proudly presents a panel discussion with six incredible Women Veterans. Hear them share stories about their 70 years of service from 1953 through 2023.

Panelists include:

• Emily Wingo Sousa, US Navy 1953-1954 Korea
• Rose Kostiuk Nowak, USAF 1959-1962 Cold War
• Kate O’Hare Palmer, US Army 1967-1969 Active Duty Vietnam 1969-1971 Reserve
• Maura Mooney US Navy, Retired 1981-2001 Desert Shield/Desert Storm
• Lisa Lim, US Army 2010-2013 Afghanistan
• Bethany LaRosa USCG Active Duty 2007-Present