"They never got a salute," a daughter of one of the women said. The only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve in World War II in the U.S. and in Europe is set to be awarded the Congressional Gold ...

JAMESTOWN — A woman born and raised in Dawson, North Dakota, continues to advocate for the recognition of the women — often known as “Rosie the Riveter” — who worked in the defense industries during ...

WASP pilot Gertrude Tomkins Silver crashed off Calif. coast in 1944. Oct. 8, 2009 — -- The fog rolled in from Santa Monica Bay just after noon on Oct. 26, 1944, just three hours before Gertrude ...

The future memorial, which will be paid for by private donations, will be located within walking distance of the National World War II Memorial.

Brave women across Europe risked it all to battle against Hitler ’s Nazi hordes behind enemy lines. Brave women across Europe risked everything to battle against Hitler ’s Nazi hordes behind enemy ...

LOUISIANA (KLFY) — During World War II, the mail system in Europe was backlogged by more than two years. This resulted in U.S. soldiers being unable to get mail or send letters to their loved ones ...

Jackie Moggridge was 18 when she arrived in England with dreams of becoming an airline pilot. In 1938 there were no aeronautical colleges in South Africa so she came to Witney, Oxfordshire, where she ...

Meet the women who were the "secret weapon" that won the war and changed the world in the process. Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the warfront and the home front ...

Highlights the crucial role American women play in national defense during times of total war. It showcases their contributions in various fields such as science, industry, and home economics, ...

Women veterans from the Civil War, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War are not exempt from Defense Department's sweep of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts within the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Left to right, top) Melissa Tanzillo, apprentice welder; Jocelyn Mak, structural steel welder; Dori Luzbetak, volunteer; Angel ...

When it comes to historical fiction books about war, the options are endless. Whether you want to read about The Civil War, World War I, World War II, The Cold War, The Vietnam War or any other ...