AETC 70th Anniversary

1942 -- Congress created the Women's Army Auxillary Corps. Members fo the WAAC primarily filled clerical positions, releasing men for combat duty. Pictured above are members of the WAAC contingent to arrive at Randolph Field. In September 1943, the WAAC was replaced by the Women's Army Corps. The WAC remained in existence until June 12, 1948, when congress passed the Armed Service Integration Act, and Women in the Air Force became a permanent designation. By the mid-1970s, the Air Force stopped using the WAF and began referring to both men and women as "Airmen." (Courtesy photo)

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