New License Plates Available To Women Veterans

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Female veterans can now purchase license plates in Minnesota honoring their service.

The newly designed Women Veterans' License Plate bears the inscription "Woman Veteran." They are the first veterans plates in Minnesota that specifically refer to women who have served in the military.

The bill's author, state Sen. Alice Johnson, says the license plate is "a small way Minnesota can recognize, thank and honor" female veterans. They are the first in Minnesota to specifically honor women veterans.

"It's very important to be recognized as a veteran, and it can be demoralizing when someone automatically assumes that the man that's riding in the car is the veteran," veteran Barbara Jungbauer said.

A group of women veterans gathered at the Town Square DMV in St. Paul on Friday to purchase the first plates. Any woman wanting a plate should bring her discharge papers to the DMV and request one. Motorcycle and disabled plates also are available.

Estimated costs for the application and fees are $20.

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