"Pfc. Johnnie Mae Welton, Negro WAC, laboratory technician trainee, conducts an experiment in the serology laboratory sf the Fort Jackson Station Hospital, Fort Jackson, SC."

Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal OfficerSeries: Photographs of American Military Activities

This black and white photograph shows Pfc. Johnnie Mae Walton, an African American woman in the Women’s Army Corp, sitting at a lab table.  She wears a military uniform and her hair is tied back.  She appears to be blowing through a straw into a test tube.  Three racks of test tubes are on the lab table before her.

The Republican-controlled House voted late Wednesday to block the Department of Veterans Affairs from updating its motto to include female veterans.

The VA would not be able to "modify or remove any display" of the mission statement it adopted 64 years ago under an amendment passed as part of an annual VA spending bill. The motto refers only to male veterans and was based on a line in President Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address: "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."

The new motto chosen by the VA hews closely to the original but acknowledges women who have served the country, as well as other surviving spouses and family members: "To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers and survivors."

Nominated for Best Documentary Short & Founders' Choice Award, BY MY SIDE will screen at the GI Film Festival San Diego FRI, May 19th, 5 pm, Museum of Photographic Arts, with three other doc shorts. Thrilled that our film families will be in attendance. PLEASE SHARE with your friends in the San Diego/LA area. For all details: https://bit.ly/41l598s Thank you for your support!

Anne Boehmer rocking the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve WWII all-white summer uniform. The hat and purse are spruce green. At first glance I thought her hands were in her pockets and said "That's not very Marines." (She's wearing gloves.)

LGBTQ+ History Month: Anne McClain, U.S. Army & NASA Astronaut

LGBTQ+ History Month: Anne McClain, U.S. Army & NASA Astronaut

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PT 4 Torn Rotator cuffs

Hello, this is Fitness Helper. I’m glad you reached out to me for some guidance on physical therapy for torn rotator cuffs. 😊A rotator cuff tear is a common injury that affects the tendons and muscles in your shoulder. It can cause pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in your shoulder joint. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may benefit from different types of physical therapy…

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The Vietnam Womens Memorial on the Mall

Record Group 330: Records of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseSeries: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Photograph of the Womens Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC, taken at night.  The sculpture shows four figures.  A standing woman in military fatigues looks up at the sky while one had reaches behind her to touch another woman who is nursing a wounded soldier.  The fourth figure is just visible kneeling behind the other two women.  Behind the sculpture, the Washington Monument is visible.

The new council and office were created in response to a presidential order to address racial disparities and support historically underserved minorities across the federal government.

We're just a few days away from the AVFilm Alexander Valley Film Festival. BY MY SIDE is screening MON, May 1st, 7pm, at the Lost Church in Santa Rosa. Thrilled to be there with cast member Veteran Emilio Gallegos and service dog Samson. That's Samson in the flyer, Woof!

Click here for festival details & tickets: https://avfilmpresents.org/.../doc-shorts-changemakers/...

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In 1949, this WAF (Women in the Air Force) was exhausted from her basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.

LGBTQ+ History Month: Angelica Ross, U.S Navy & Transgender Rights Advocate

LGBTQ+ History Month: Angelica Ross, U.S Navy & Transgender Rights Advocate

My mission is to prove that everyone has the right to pursue their dreams. (more…)

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