Upon its' establishment, the Women's Army Corps was the first women's branch of military in the United States history. On May 15, 1942, the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps was officially put into law. With the recruitment of about 150,000 many rankings and uniforms were issued amongst this vast number of women willing to serve for their country. Even though these women were able to get to the ranks of first, second, and third officer and captain but were not able to receive the same benefits and equal pay due to the idea that the Army's existing culture. Even though majority of the women served at home at stateside, some were sent to various places in Europe to help with the war effort. Women enlisted in WAACS had duties including sorting military mails, operating tele-type machines, and working as clerks. The picture above shows a woman who was actively involved in the Ordinance Department. This department was solely dedicated to computing the velocity of bullets, measured bomb fragments, mixed gunpowder, and loaded shells. Others worked as draftsmen, mechanics, and electricians, and some received training in ordnance engineering.
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