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Our first teaser for the Six Triple Eight movie was included in Netflix's 2024 upcoming releases promo!!
For those who don't know, the Six Triple Eight is about the 6888th Central Postal Battalion which was the all POC regiment of the Women's Army Corps during World War II. They served in England sorting through the massive backlog of mail that had accumulated. Receiving mail from home was such an important morale boost for the men and high morale wins wars so sorting this mail was a priority. It was a nearly impossible task that the Army predicted would take them years to accomplish but they completed the task in half the time, processing 17 million pieces of mail and sending them to soldiers awaiting news from home. They worked in cold, dirty, dark rat infested aircraft hangars with broken windows. They were so good at their work that the unit was sent to several other areas to do the same thing. The unit was active from 1945 to 1946 and consisted of 855 women under the Command of Major Charity Adams, Captains Mary F. Kearney and Bernice G. Henderson. Their nickname was “Six-Triple Eight" and their motto was “No Mail, Low Morale."
I'm so excited for this film, you have no idea. An entire movie completely focused on telling the story of women. And not just women, black women! It's so exciting! And it looks fantastic just from this short teaser. I know the historical consultant of the show personally and she knows WAC history better than anyone and it definitely shows. The uniforms are pretty perfect. The only mistake I've seen so far, which is in a behind the scenes photo, is the utility bag (their purse) is on the wrong side. But that's a nit picky complaint from me I can overlook. But even the shots are so good!! They're recreating at least one original image I can think of. Which is so cool. God I'm so excited!!!!
Here are some original images of the 6888
#wwii#women in wwii#wac#women's army corps#six triple eight#6888th postal battalion#black history#badass women in history#mod post
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Citation: WACs performed 155 roles during WWII.
I found this while doing some research for my MotA OFC.
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Col. Oveta Culp Hobby (right), first C.O. of the Women’s Army Corps, talks with Auxiliary Margaret Peterson and Capt. Elizabeth Gilbert. Mitchel Field, NY. 1943
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Women’s Army Corps Cpl. Barbara Fenster (left) and Cpl. Genevieve E. Guethlein secure information from German prisoner of war Pvt. Frederick Bonk, captured in Tunisia. September 7, 1943, at Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation.
Record Group 336: Records of the Office of the Chief of Transportation
Series: Photographic Albums of Prints of Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation
Image description: Inside a tent, a young man in a German uniform with “AFRIKAKORPS” on his sleeve stands to the side of a desk. Seated at the desk are two women in Women’s Army Corps uniforms, who are writing. In the background are more desks and more German prisoners of war.
#archivesgov#September 7#1943#1940s#World War II#WWII#military#U.S. Army#Women's Army Corps#POW#prisoners of war#cw: nazis#cw: swastika#hopefully not actually visible at this resolution
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Kerry Washington to star in ‘SIX TRIPLE EIGHT.’
It tells the inspiring true story of the women of the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to be stationed overseas during World War II.
#kerry washington#six triple eight#black stories#black hollywood#melanin#world war ii#black history month#women's army corps
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During World War II, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (consisting of solely Black women), delivered mail in the European Theater — a way to keep up morale. These images are from a scrapbook of WAAC ephemera.
#world war 2#world war ii#wwii#WAAC#black history month#women's army corps#librarians#libraries#history
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Hanukkah, 1944
Scenes from the liberation of Europe: Germany...
(Above, from the B'nai B'rith Messenger (Los Angeles), December 15th, 1944.)
...and Italy
(From the Jewish Review & Observer (Cleveland), January 12th, 1945)
Chaplain Tavel was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1905. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati before receiving his ordination from Hebrew Union College, also in Cincinnati, in 1929. Prior to his induction in July 1942 he served Congregation Beth Emeth, in Wilmington, Delaware. By late 1945 he had been promoted to Major and awarded the Bronze Star. Remaining in the Army until 1960, he later earned a Commendation Ribbon with pendant. After retiring he served the Congregation for Reform Judaism, in Houston, Texas, and was the author of several books. He died in 1969.
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"We noticed immediately how often the local citizens used the word 'black'. We were accustomed to the use of the word as an adjective, not as a racial designation. Of course, we had heard it when it was meant to be derogatory. (Twenty years later we were beginning to accept that designation, with pride and dignity.)"
-Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley, in reference to her posting in the UK as the commander of the only unit of black American women to serve overseas during WWII
#this got my attention because I thought immediately about Eugene Roe referring to 'the black girl' in Band of Brothers#and I'm 100% sure that the writers of BoB did not bother to look up the history of racism#so it was not intentional#but worthy of note that they managed to bungle both Anna's real name (which was Augusta)#and also the only other way another character refers to her#anyway i'm really enjoying Earley's memoir called One Woman's Army#i'm learning a lot!#wwii#women's army corps#charity adams earley#one woman's army#american history
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Six Triple Eight did get a short highlight in Netflix’s big 2024 announcement video, so hopefully we’ll have a release date soon!
Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
For anyone else who's interested, the announcement video is here at YouTube. I've cued it up at 1:37, where their bit starts.
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So I just learnt that Miss Grundy from Archie Comics that in lore she was part of the WAC, Women's Army Corps, during World War 2.
Since it's a Festive Day in America, I shall bring this up, the WAC is an all Female American Auxiliary Unit during the War, they mostly worked as Switchboard Operators, Mechanics, Postal Clerks, Drivers, Stenographers, Armorers, Bakers and many more Occupations within the Army.
Because they were in the Army and it was Wartime America, they needed to be in Tip Top shape, each member of the Corps was given a Fitness and Health Manual dictating Bodyweight Workouts for Arms, Legs, Core, Neck and Back as well as Skin care, Make-up and Hairstyle Advice, they even had a Section on designing a Personal Fitness Routine after Basic Training.
It sounds pretty Promising for an Auxiliary Unit, but not alot of people in America agree to this sort of thing as the Views were "Conservative" at that time, apparently they thought because Women in Uniforms were considered Sexually Immoral, which is complete Bullshit but oh fuck it's 1940s America, many People opposed against people joining the WAC by warning their Sisters that if they join they would viewed as Queer or Prostitutes.
My Christian Mind cannot comprehend the utter bullshitery of this because there is nothing Queer or Scandalous about joining the Military only that it's Dangerous and the only place that is Queer AF is probably the Navy.
Records say that loads of Christian Leaders in America were slandering this for some Reason and here I am Christian and I see no Fault in this.
But let's continue, many Women of Color joined the WAC, African American women get extra Segregation in their Civilian lives but in Training they learnt the same thing as their White Partners and were not segregated whatsoever, the First African-American Commissioned officer in the WAC was Charity Adams Earley.
Many women in the WAC Experienced so much heartache in the War that most of them don't want to be even KNOWN as Veterans due to everyone trying to cancel them for the Stupid views that they had, but after the War those who served in the WAC received the Women's Army Corps Service Medal.
Those who were also involved in the Manhattan Project, were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation; twenty women received the Army Commendation Ribbon and one, Captain Arlene G. Scheidenhelm, received the Legion of Merit.
Most men of the American Population thought that the WAC, and it's Navy and Air force Counterparts, or the integration of Women within the Military was Impossible but they did it, the WAC went on to be part of the Vietnam War and later during the WAC as a Branch of the Army Disbanded in 1978 and all Female units were integrated with Male units.
In 2015 Jeanne Pace, at the time the longest-tenured female warrant officer and the last former member of the WAC on active duty, retired.
Happy 4th of July! Don't be Sexist, believe in Equal Rights and don't be an Ass.
Enjoy your Independence Day.
#america#1940s america#ww2#WAC#women's army corps#world war 2#treat your veterans with respect#4th of july#ww2 america#ww2 history#archie comics#miss grundy#she also outranked mr weatherbee#military
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Old School Cool: grandparents edition
#old skool#old school#old school cool#vintage photography#vintage#grandparents#wwii#united states army#women's army auxiliary corps#women's army corps
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The Women of Masters of the Air -1x02 and 1x02
Women's Land Army
Red Cross Clubmobile
Women's Army Corps
#period dramas#masters of the air#hbo war#wwii#women in wwii#wac#women's army corps#women's land army#uk land army#red cross clubmobile#red cross#my gifs#mod post#the women of masters of the air
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On this day in 1943, President Roosevelt signed legislation to change the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) to the Women's Army Corps (WAC) making it part of the U.S, Army & thus giving women the rank, privileges, & benefits of their male counterparts.
#On This Day#History#Military History#Women in the Military#Servicewomen#She Served#Women's Army Auxiliary Corps#WAAC#Women's Army Corps#WAC#United States Army#U.S. Army#Veterans#Women Veterans
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Lilla Thornton (Masters of The Air OFC)
Note: A little introduction to my newest original female character for the Masters of The Air universe. Look out for all her adventures in the weeks to come.
Word Count: 895 words.
Glass plasma bottles clicked against each other as they moved inside the chipped wooden crate marked "Medical Supplies". Pyramids of morphine syrettes threatened to spill with every second step heavier than the opposite. In a different setting, desperate hands would be grabbing at the morphine, like kids to a bowl of candy. It was a highly sought-after substance on the frontlines by medics, but in the ghostly quiet hallways of the on-base infirmary, no one dared to steal from what supplies graced the stockroom.
In the middle of the infirmary's hustle and bustle lay a heavy oak desk, out of place and odd for its surroundings but very fitting for the occupier who worked upon it, hour after hour.
Thud! Rattle! Clunk! The wooden crate came to rest upon the paper-laden desk as dainty hands rifled through its contents, determined to find the item that she so urgently needed.
"Ah-ha!" the gentle rasp with a Texan accent piped up as she grasped what she was looking for in her left hand. "There you are, you little rascal."
"Still talking to the medical supplies, I see."
"You know me, Nora. If a seasick-riddled boat journey across the pond can't change my ways, it will never happen," Second Lieutenant Thornton chirped as she turned to stand before the friendly face.
Lilla Thornton was a petite girl from Fredericksburg, Texas. Although she was small in stature, she had a big personality. As head nurse, the tiny Texan often had to drum up morale as her fellow medics worked tirelessly on wounded men evacuated from the battle-damaged aircraft returning from missions into occupied Europe. It was almost like working on a production line; as soon as a patient was stable, they'd be moved to a more suitable bed within the infirmary, away from all the chaos.
A no-nonsense kind of girl, Lilla was known for throwing herself into her work, placing it on top of her list before pleasure. Her time at Thorpe Abbotts was a perfect example of this practice. As her nurses clung to the men of the 100th every Friday at the Half Moon Inn, the young Lieutenant would spend her night taking stock of supplies and rolling bandages. Even back home, she'd rather spend her weekends studying or helping her father run the family ranch than travel the hour into Austin to go drinking and galavanting with her friends.
Growing up, she had to learn and take responsibility more quickly than most girls. At the age of seven, her dear mother Tabitha passed suddenly of an unknown illness that doctors were trying to grasp a better knowledge and understanding. Lilla was the eldest of three siblings, meaning any extra time she had after her classes were finished was spent working to bring in extra money to aid the family finances.
Her father, a cripple who couldn't work, always encouraged the brunette to follow her heart, and on the 18th of August 1941, Lilla Thornton joined the Army Nurse Corps. With a passion for helping those in need and a hard-working ethic, Army life came as easy as learning to crawl as an infant.
Training started at Brooke General Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, before she was assigned to the Eighth Air Force as a breakaway unit in September of 1942. A single gold bar sat proudly upon the collar of her dress uniform and the new role of head nurse upon her shoulders.
At Kearney Army Airfield, Nebraska, Lilla made friends with a fellow nurse from Louisiana. Like Lilla, Nora was a serious person putting just as much dedication into her role as a nurse as the Texan girl did. Nora and Lilla forged a friendship that would stand the test of time.
Thrusting the two bottles of saline towards the medic, followed by some syrettes of morphine, Lilla raised an eyebrow in question at the female before her.
"This should be more than enough for now. You don't happen to have any chocolate in your magic box, Lieutenant Thornton?" Nora’s Southern drawl emphasized certain words as she asked the smaller female.
Holding up a finger, Lilla turned and began to search through a heavy oak drawer connected to her desk before producing a foil-covered article. Chocolate had become a rare commodity, especially with all the rationing the Americans faced while living in England, and what they could get a hold of tasted far from what they were used to back home.
"This is my last ration for this month. It better be for a good reason you’re looking for some. You owe me one, Nora."
"You got my word, Li. If you have the time, can you check on Lieutenant Payne? I think he's coming down with pneumonia."
Looking up from her clipboard at the mention of one of the navigators, Lilla nodded. It was apparent there was some kind of bug going around the base. She’d already treated a few men with similar symptoms.
"I don't have long left until I've finished my shift here, but I'll be round as soon as possible. Just make sure he's kept warm until I get there."
Returning her attention to the crate of supplies, Lilla sat down behind the desk to begin the final stock check of her shift.
#hbo war#masters of the air#rosie rosenthal#original character#original female character#lilla thornton#lilla thornton x rosie rosenthal#masters of the air fanfic#masters of the air original female character#nix writes#OFC#ladies of hbo war#1940s character#women's army nurse corps
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“WACs of the Month” of the Women’s Army Corps meet with Maria Tallchief (Osage Nation) of the New York City Ballet Company during a three-day outing in New York, 12/11/1952.
Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer
Series: Photographs of American Military Activities
Image description: Four women in Women’s Army Corps uniforms stand in a small dressing room with Maria Tallchief, who is dressed in a ballet costume with a tulle skirt. Ms. Tallchief is holding a pointe shoe.
#archivesgov#December 11#1952#1950s#military#ballet#Women's Army Corps#WAC#Maria Tallchief#New York City Ballet Company#New York City#NYC
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