A retired colonel is inspiring his own son to serve in the military after serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years.

The only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday ..

The only Black, all-female unit serving in Europe during World War II received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday at the United States Capitol.

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However, Black American organizations were increasingly advocating for Black women to be included in the Women’s Army Corps ... received the Meritorious Unit Commendation, an award recognizing ...

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The only all-black female unit to serve overseas in World War II was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Tuesday ... the unit receiving a 2019 Meritorious Unit Commendation and a monument ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal ... 6888th was given ...

The only Women's Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in World War II received a Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday ... including a 2019 Meritorious Unit Commendation from the U.S. Armed ...

WASHINGTON -- The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the "Six Triple Eight," was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal after ... 6888th ...