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On March 21, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh became America's first official enlisted woman when she joined the Navy. Women Veterans gathered at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial for this centennial anniversary to honor the service of more than 2.5 million women Veterans who have served our country.

Honoring Women

On March 21, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh became America's first official enlisted woman when she joined the Navy. Women Veterans gathered at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial for this centennial anniversary to honor the service of more than 2.5 million women Veterans who have served our country.

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