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Young Women Eligible For Commissions
In the Marfa Alpine area reservists report a need for officers and announce that college educated young women between 20 and 27 may apply for direct commissions in the Women's Army Corps. Applications are due by June 10 with training set for August at Fort McClellan Alabama. General Griffing notes WAC offers travel and staff opportunities and that women serve alongside men in multiple postings.
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Marfa-Alpine
Texas Military District
Women’s Army Corps
U. S. Army
Lewis S. Griffing
U. S. Army Military District
Texas
WAC
Ft. McClellan
Ala
4Th U. S. Army
Fort Sam Houston
Griffin
Wacs
Europe
Japan
Hawaii
Korea