Women's history month.

2015-03-07T00:11:25-05:00

Since March is women's history month, I figured I would throw out some interesting facts about women in the military.

Prior to the world wars, several women disguised themselves as men, enlisted, and fought in the revolutionary, civil and the Mexican wars. If their gender was discovered, they were discharged, some were still given pensions.

During the world wars women were allied to enlist. They were kept far from combat, however, in 1942 in the Philippines 67 were captured by the Japanese and held as POWs for almost 3 years.

So what other fun facts are out there, since there is always plenty of facts out there.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 1:55 AM

2015-03-07T01:55:37-05:00

Very good topic. I knew all the ones which you posted.

Several Women have won various Awards for Valor.

Response by CW3 Craig Linghor made Mar 7 at 2015 2:13 AM

2015-03-07T02:13:08-05:00

I think I speak for all the men. Thank you to all the brave women who serve our country.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 2:33 AM

2015-03-07T02:33:32-05:00

Great post! Enjoy your month and educate yourselves on all the outstanding accomplishments and the obstacles that females have had to overcome in and out of the military! There is still work to be done!

http://ncojournal.dodlive.mil/2014/03/19/this-month-in-nco-history-march-30-1968-the-first-female-command-sergeant-major/

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2015 4:09 AM

2015-03-07T04:09:21-05:00

Dr. Mary E. Walker was the 1st and only Medal of Honor recipient...

http://www.medalofhonornews.com/2011/02/1st-and-only-woman-medal-of-honor.html?m=1