Women's auxiliaries of the United States Armed Forces during World War II and in 1952

The video discusses the significant role of women's service auxiliaries in the military, highlighting how they freed men for combat roles by taking on necessary desk jobs. It covers the formation of Lady Marines (BAMS), Coast Guard Spires, and Navy Waves, emphasizing their effective contributions. Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby's speech acknowledges their impact on various overseas fronts.

What was the primary role of the women service auxiliary in the military?

• To engage in combat

• To free men for desk jobs

• To train new recruits

• To manage supply chains

What were the female Marines called?

• WAVES

• Spires

• BAMS

• WACs

Which branch of the military referred to its female auxiliary as 'Spires'?

• Coast Guard

• Air Force

• Navy

• Army

Who acknowledged the contributions of the women auxiliaries in a formal speech?

• General Eisenhower

• Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby

• President Roosevelt

• Admiral Nimitz

What was the purpose of Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby's speech?

• To discuss post-war plans

• To recruit more women into the military

• To acknowledge the contributions of women auxiliaries

• To announce a new military strategy