October 13, 2015 - Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. World Wars I and II saw over 362,000 American women serving during war time. As of 2012 women made up 14% of the US military and their role has changed significantly over the years from clerical duties to ground combat soldiers to fighter pilots.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will honor the service and sacrifice of all women veterans at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse on Friday, October 16th at 10:30 a.m. As always the public is invited and women veterans are especially encouraged to attend. Questions call post quartermaster Larry Hume at 598-2976.
