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This photograph shows a group of WAACs with two officers celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the WAAC formation, which was originally formed on May 14th, 1942. Notice the Air Force patch on one of the WAAC's shoulders.

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This map shows the movement of the 12th Army Group, which included a WAC detachment with Eagle Rear Echelon.

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This typewriter, manufactured by L.C. Smith and Corona, is a standard 3C series made for the U.S. Army to be used in the field desks. Some were marked "U.S. Army" on the front, although this particular one was not.

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This was awarded to those in the Army who took the repair courses and passed the final exams. This set is from Evelyn R. Flescher.

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During the 50th anniversary of WWII, multiple commemorative medals were issued to those who served, including this one specifically made for the women.

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A group of WACs posed with a bus, location unknown. Some of the women are in trousers, and there is a puppy in the front middle.

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Photograph of a group of WACs, location unknown.

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Helmets were also issued to the WACs.  These were worn while landing on the beaches of Normandy and during other situations that were deemed necessary.

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Mess Kits were issued to women, same as men.  This one is an original with a reproduction spoon and fork. It is unknown if it was actually used by a man or woman in WWII

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A WAC posed at work, assumed to be Dow Field.
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