In both her employment and her volunteer enlistment, Arlene provides a great example of a woman taking advantage of opportunities during World War II. As men were siphoned into military service, they left behind a vacuum of job openings and an opportunity for women to assume independent roles, whether as Rosie the Riveter-type factory employees or in more woman-dominated fields like Arlene’s
Read MoreWorld War II disrupted her plans, as it did for the thousands of other young women who enlisted in women’s reserves such as the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and the Coast Guard SPARS.
Read MoreWhen Christopher joined the Army in 2006, the violence in Afghanistan was increasing, despite hopes that Afghan troops could take back control of their country.
Read MoreJohn Albert Carroll exemplifies dedication to public service and civil rights throughout his actions in military and civilian life.
Read MoreThe crew of the enterprise participated in the Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Midway and the Guadalcanal Campaign to name a few. After Neal A’Hern joined the crew in 1943, the USS Enterprise participated in many of the major operations in the region.
Read MoreWhen the world is at war the courageous and the brave come together to fight for the freedom of the oppressed. The 1940s was a time when countries like the United States called upon young men and women to help end the destruction happening all over the world.
Read MoreWorld War Two was a difficult time for many Americans and other citizens all over the globe. The choice between country and self-preservation was difficult.
Read MoreJack served from 1966 to 1969, witnessing two years of combat in Vietnam. As a Marine, Jack was part of a large-scale operation that saw more than 70,000 Marines in Vietnam by 1966.
Read MoreJames’ remains were returned to American soil on December 6, 1995, but they had not been identified yet and were among the thousands of unidentified remains of other missing Vietnam veterans.
Read MoreThey grew up believing that being in the military was an honorable service, as their father had served in World War Two. Danielson left behind two young children, one daughter and one son, and the rest of his family who primarily resided in Colorado.
Read MoreAlthough many army nurses in the Korean War went above and beyond the call of duty, the army was reluctant to publicly acknowledge or celebrate the contributions of women during this period.
Read MoreDuring her time in the military, Rose served as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a district supervisor with the Boston Visiting Nurses for 11 years.
Read MoreDespite her family’s poverty, Margaret was always adventurous. In 1944, months after turning 18, she enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Reserve (known as the SPARS).
Read MoreA lifetime of dedication to the military and to our country is something worth celebrating and respecting. But a lifetime of dedication to one’s profession and one’s dreams is just as important.
Read MoreThere are 2,371 people interred in Fort Logan who have received the Purple Heart, an award that is given to those in the military who are wounded or killed in battle. Of those 2,371 veterans, two are women.
Read MoreIn December of 1967, Frank was shipped out to Vietnam where he worked in the kitchens and in waste disposal, which mainly consisted of burning garbage.
Read MoreRichard Oskar Menzel was born in Leipzig, Germany on June 14, 1897. He immigrated to the United States on the S.S. Württemberg on November 10, 1921.
Read MoreThere are many things that define a person’s life, whether this is where they live, what they do, or how many children they raise.
Read MoreThere are many things that define a person’s life, whether this is where they live, what they do, or how many children they raise.
Read MoreBeing one of ten children in any time period is hard enough but doing so under the cloud of the Great Depression was, to say the least, exceedingly difficult.
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