John C

34%
Flag icon
Some men could, however, and they wanted the women out of the WAC. They wanted to remain safe and secure on U.S. soil. If the WACs took over the menial tasks the men were doing, servicemen had no reason to remain in the States, and overseas duty was inevitable. But, were we to blame? We volunteered for overseas service when the Army needed us, knowing that our lives could be at risk. . . . We (the WACs) wanted to serve our country anywhere the Army needed us. What does that say about some of the men?
It's My Country Too: Women's Military Stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan
Rate this book
Clear rating
Open Preview