The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Virtual Storytelling Workshop

Virtual

The Armed Services Arts Partnership together with TheMilitary Women’s Memorial, are committed to providing service members, veterans, and military family members the opportunity to engage in the art of storytelling, learn together, and build camaraderie along the way. Storytelling is an art form that requires a unique way of observing the world and communicating one’s experiences. At […]

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Event Series The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Event Series The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Event Series The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

HERstory: Denise Rucker Krepp

Virtual

Denise discusses her time in the military as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. WATCH HERE Denise works for the Naval History and Heritage Command and is also a locally elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner representing the Hill East community in Washington, D.C. She began her career as an active-duty Coast Guard officer. After September 11, […]

Event Series The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Event Series The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington, VA, United States

In February 1945, the U.S. Army sent 855 black women from the Women’s Army Corps (WACs) to England and France to clear the backlog of mail in the European Theater of Operations. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the SixTripleEight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted […]

Off the Beaten Path: Military Women in STEM

Virtual

Military Women's Memorial and RecruitMilitary proudly present this program. Join our informative panel discussion to learn about: Various STEM industries and potential career fields Military women trailblazers within the STEM fields Mari and Missy's personal stories Plus, participate in a live Q&A! REGISTER NOW Panelists:       Mari Eder: Major General, U.S. Army (RET.), […]