Lambda Beta Alpha


Lambda Beta Alpha is a national military Greek-lettered sorority whose mission is to promote and foster a sisterhood among women from all branches of the United States Armed Forces regardless of service status, active duty, national guard, reserve, veteran or retired; to study and help alleviate problems concerning female service members during and after their time in the military; to maintain a global presence through community service and philanthropic efforts; and to serve as a resource of information for young girls and women considering a military career, as well as those transitioning out of the military.

History

Lambda Beta Alpha Sorority was founded on November 10, 2017 in Virginia by 10 women who served in the U.S. Military. It was incorporated on December 4, 2017. Originally called "Lambda Beta Alpha Sorority, Inc." the organization changed its name to "Lambda Beta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc." in 2018 to ensure its name reflected the nature of its membership.

Founders

The Lambda Beta Alpha founders, known as the "Original X", were:

Air ForceArmyNavy
Tarama GilesDeborah IveyTina Baker
Lisa KirschDana Thomas
Nakia HarveyTracey Hayward-Ferguson
Susan Griffin•Shenece Harris
Melissa Barnes
•served in the Air Force and Army

Affiliations

On August 1, 2018, the Lambda Beta Alpha national officers, under the guidance of their visionary and national president, Tarama Giles, founded the Orchids of Lambda, which is the first auxiliary organization within the military Greek-letter community. The "Orchids" are female military relatives, supporters, ROTC cadets, and those desiring to enter the military; age 18 and older.
The Military Women's Coalition is national group of formal and information organizations who work collaboratively to serve and support US active duty, reserve, Guard, Veteran and retired service women by uniting and elevating their voices to influence policy and improve their well-being. Lambda Beta Alpha joined the Coalition in its infancy and is currently the only military Greek-letter organization involved.

Citations, proclamations, and recognitions

Lambda Beta Alpha has also received warm wishes and congratulations for the establishment of the sorority, celebration of their Founders' Day, and recognition for their work in the community. Such notables include Governor of Texas Greg Abbott, Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam, Congressman Gerry Connolly, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Mayor of Suffolk, Virginia Linda Johnson

Partnerships

On December 21, 2019, Lambda Beta Alpha inducted Michele S. Jones,, retired Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Reserves and Perlisa D. Wilson, Command Sergeant Major of the Maryland National Guard as Distinguished Honorary Members.