Mountain Home is planning a special tribute to women who have served in the military. A new statue honoring female veterans is set to be installed at Veterans Plaza 2000, but the local group leading the project needs community support to make this dream a reality.
The proposed bronze statue will show a female service member kneeling and holding a folded American flag. The goal is to have the statue completed and unveiled in 2027. This important effort is being led by the Military Service Sisters, a group formed in Mountain Home in 2017. This organization, run by women veterans, supports over 20,000 female veterans across Arkansas.
Hollie Scoma, a member of the Military Service Sisters, explained that creating a dedicated space to recognize the sacrifices made by women is why the group decided to pursue this memorial.
Scoma added that many different groups of women have served in various roles throughout history, and new stories about their contributions are constantly coming to light.
The statue has been ordered from a company in Kimball, Minnesota, known for creating memorials for police, fire, and military personnel. An initial payment has been made, but more funds are needed to finish the project.
Donors who contribute $1,000 or more will have their names recognized on a special plaque that will be part of the memorial. To donate, checks should be made out to Military Service Sisters and mailed to Military Service Sisters, MSS Mountain Home Chapter, P.O. Box 103, Flippin, AR 72634. For questions or more information, please contact Fundraising Chair Lt. Colonel Mary Walker at nessgroup@aol.com.
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