About Us
2Serve Together was founded in 2021, by Lieutenant General (Ret) Patricia Horoho, based on the shared experiences of many servicewomen. Though they’ve carried the weight of service with strength and sacrifice, the recognition, care, and support they deserve are still far too rare.
For years she watched as her father, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, was recognized and thanked for his service when out in public. She saw the difference a genuine thank you made to him and wanted the same for our women veterans.
LTG (Ret) Patty Horoho realized that veteran women did not have an identifying symbol that uniquely honored their military service and resolved to create one. Her determination led to a collaboration, with renowned jeweler Ann Hand, to develop the original Women of Valor symbol and pin.
2Serve Together, and the Women of Valor symbol, have grown to represent our larger mission of serving, recognizing, and connecting veteran and active servicewomen. The symbol now graces a variety of items that allow servicewomen to proudly display their military connection and 2ST affiliation. It also identifies supportive members of the 2ST network of approved vendors, businesses, and support services for military women.
LTG (Ret) Patty Horoho has experienced life as a female serving her country from every angle: daughter, young woman choosing her own path, wife, mother, active service, and retiree. With every step forward, she has marked a trail for other women in the Armed Forces of the United States to follow.
Born at Fort Bragg, she grew up in a military family and community. Although no one suggested she consider joining the military, she called an army recruiter during her senior year of nursing school at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Her U.S. Army career was an impressive 33 years.
With each promotion she was often the only female in the room. She became a trailblazer as the first married female with children in many of the positions she held. She treated the wounded of the Green Ramp disaster and was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 and raced to give first aid to victims in the attack.
Founder:
Lieutenant General (Ret) Patricia Horoho
LTG (Ret) Patty Horoho reached the pinnacle of her military career when she was appointed by President Barack Obama to be the 43rd Surgeon General and Commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command–a history-making post as she was the first nurse, non-physician, and woman to hold these positions in 234 years across all Armed Services.
Retiring from military service in 2016, Horoho continues to serve her military community in her leadership role at Optum. Outside of work, she champions the service of women through 2Serve Together and relishes time spent with her friends and family.
“She’s My Hero”
Women of Service
2Serve Together is making a real difference for women veterans, active servicewomen, and their supporters by creating the Women of Valor symbol, which stands as a global mark of honor and belonging.
With its Gold Standard Commitment, the foundation is raising the bar for comprehensive care, reliable community support, and public acknowledgment—addressing vital issues like isolation, access, trust, identity, and practical assistance.
By forming a network of trusted providers and amplifying the voices and experiences of women veterans, 2Serve Together is sparking essential, systemic change, ensuring that women in service are recognized, connected, and valued—both now and for future generations.
