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.), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 HERstory: Activity Cart

HERstory: Activity Cart

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

Check out our Activity Cart. We have a number of different activities which change on a regular basis. In support of our newest exhibit, The Color of Freedom, join us for a scavenger hunt through the exhibit. The answers to the scavenger hunt may help you win playing BINGO!

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 […]