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Navy considers enlisting women in shore duties
The Senate Naval Affairs Committee weighs Walsh bill to place women in noncombat shore jobs as a Navy auxiliary. If enacted, women would be paid like sailors, receive a $200 clothing allowance, and serve ashore while men remain on active duty. The plan may align with a House bill for Army service and stars like Dr. Mildred McAfee linked to leadership roles.
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Washington
WAAC
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps Officer Training School
Navy
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Walsh
D-Mass
Naval Reserves
House
Army
Congress
Navy Department
Mildred M. McAfee
Wellesley College