Women in Defense (WID), A National Security Organization, an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association, cultivates and supports the advancement and recognition of women in all aspects of national security. A non-profit organization, WID was established to provide women a formal environment for professional growth through networking, education and career development.
The association resides with the National Defense Industrial Association, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3061.
Incorporated in 1985, Women In Defense is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. Appointed committees carry out the association's mission. WID has chapters throughout the United States. Women In Defense is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), which represents all facets of the defense and technology industrial base and serves all military services. This affiliation gives WID members a source for defense industry information, increased networking opportunities and professional contacts, and an expanded scope of informative programs.