United States Army

During World War II, American women took to the skies to serve their country as members of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

More than 350,000 American women joined the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Explore some of the stories of World War II women in the military.

Mike Gamble retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army in 1999. Since 1999, he serves as a park ranger. Read about Mike’s journey to and through the National Park Service, along with his many jobs and interests.

Tens of thousands of American women served their country as nurses during World War II. As members of the Army Nurse Corps, Navy Nurse Corps, and Cadet Nurse Corps, they cared for patients in Europe, the Pacific, and on the home front.

The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the United States Army, created during World War II. One hundred and fifty thousand women served in the WAC during the war. Their noncombat jobs ranged from switchboard operators to mechanics to bakers and beyond. This page collects information about the parks, historic places, people, and stories connected to the history of the WAC.

Jim Burgess served three years in the U.S. Army. He joined the National Park Service in 1976 Today he serves as the park's museum specialist. Find out more about his transition to a career with the National Park Service.

Tom's Wilson's journey into the Veteran Fire Corps (VFC) began online. When he saw a VFC opportunity with the National Park Service (NPS), he was reminded of his childhood exploring the national parks system with his family and filling out the NPS passport book. Excited to combine his love of the outdoors with his passion for service, he applied for the position and was accepted into Interior Region 1’s inaugural VFC program.

Shawn Hawkins retired from the U.S. Army in 2014. Today, he is with the George Washington Memorial Parkway Facility Maintenance Division. Read about his story to transition to the NPS.

Teresa Rivera served in the US Army with pride around the globe on multiple deployments for both tactical and strategic assignments. Today Teresa is the current Chief of Administration for the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Read more about her story.

The Adakian was a daily newspaper written for thousands of troops stationed on the Aleutian Island of Adak, in Alaska during World War II. Corporal Dashiell Hammett, the author of The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man was in charge of the newspaper staff of nine enlisted men. He personally integrated the newspaper staff by hiring cartoonist Don Miller and printer Alva Morris.