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The Six Triple Eight: No Mail, Low Morale

Military Women's Memorial Memorial Ave & Schley Dr,, Arlington

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

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.), […]