I knew my mom was a WAC (Women’s Army Corps) but didn't know the details or historical significance until Tyler Perry ...
The first and only Woman Army Corps unit of color to deploy overseas during World War II are being hailed as "unsung heroes".
The Bush Center will honor the legacy of the Six Triple Eight battalion on Feb. 12. A Netflix film about the unit was ...
In 1944 Irene enlisted in the military where she was in the WAC (Women’s Army Corps) and served in Germany. Later she served at the local post offices until she retired. On August 12,1947 ...
Later it became Women’s Army Corps (WAC). The Army recruited women capable of performing non-combat roles. Adams applied and was accepted for entry into the WAAC. She graduated in August 1942 ...
OpEd: After my discovery about my mother’s service in WWII, it became a passion to help locate families of other 6888 members from Arkansas and Kentucky.
On July 9, 1982, the Marine Air Terminal at LaGuardia Airport obtained National Historic Landmark status. - Metropolitan ...
The Six Triple Eight shares the story of an all-Black battalion of WACs that faced unimaginable challenges while serving overseas during WWII.
Arlene served as a payroll clerk at the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) Post at Fort Des Moines, playing a vital role in supporting those serving our country. She later worked for Koss Construction ...