Government

Women Veterans' License Plates Now Available in USVI, With First Plates Awarded to Two Trailblazing Leaders

Women veterans in the U.S. Virgin Islands can now obtain specially designed license plates recognizing their military service, following the launch of a new initiative by the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs. The plates are available through the agency's offices on St. Croix and in the St. Thomas/St. John District, with the first two issued to women who broke barriers in military and veterans' leadership in the territory. The new license plates feature a silhouette of a female service member against a colorful background, accompanied by the American and Virgin Islands flags and the words "We Served With Honor." The design is intended to provide visible recognition of the contributions women have made through their service in the United States Armed Forces. The first plates were presented to Commander Hillis Benjamin and retired Brigadier General Deborah Howell. Benjamin, who became the first female commander of American Legion District No. 10 in the Virgin Islands, received plate numb...