Brave Women in the Armed Forces of the World

NEWPORT, R.I. (June 7, 2018) A Naval ROTC Midshipman prepares to construct wooden shoring to secure a flooding bulkhead on the USS Buttercup Damage Control Wet Trainer during Sea Trials at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico / Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maggie Swenson, of the 119th Medical Group, presents a potted plant to a veteran at the Lisbon, N.D. veteran’s home June 5, 2018. Swenson is among a group of JEAC members visiting the veteran’s home as part of a service project following a leadership retreat at Fort Ransom State Park, near Fort Ransom, N.D., June 4, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H Lipp)

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Members of the North Dakota Air National Guard junior enlisted advisory council (JEAC) present a potted plant to U.S. Army veteran Wayne Crumley, seated, at the Lisbon, N.D. veterans home June 5, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H Lipp)

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Tech. Sgt. Shelly Fink, of the 119th Wing, presents a potted plant to U.S. Marine veteran Tom Keifer at the Lisbon, N.D. veteran’s home June 5, 2018. Fink is among a group of JEAC members visiting the veteran’s home as part of a service project following a leadership retreat at Fort Ransom State Park, near Fort Ransom, N.D., June 4, 2018. The Airmen participated in various activities designed to enhance their professionalism, team building, career development, community service and networking. They practiced different styles of communication and conflict resolution through role playing, and gained insight into career progression and advancement through personal interaction. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H Lipp)

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LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2018) Former Specialist Seaman 2nd Class Rosalind J. Henneman stands in front of a line of American flags following a ceremony at her home where she was recognized for her service during World War II by Capt. Gregory Hicks, the acting chief of information (CHINFO). Henneman served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES), and trained numerous Navy pilots on the proper use of highly specialized equipment as a link trainer operator and flight instrument instructor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen/Released)

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LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2018) Former Specialist Seaman 2nd Class Rosalind J. Henneman speaks to friends and family during a ceremony at her home about her service during World War II. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen/Released)

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LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2018) Capt. Gregory Hicks, left, acting chief of information (CHINFO), presents a recognition of service to former Specialist Seaman 2nd Class Rosalind J. Henneman during a ceremony at her home. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ashley Berumen/Released)

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NORFOLK (June 7, 2018) Seaman Mercedes Wilson, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), uses a sound-powered telephone in the ship's forecastle to communicate during a sea and anchor evolution. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

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EARLE, N. J. (June 11, 2018) Sailors move ordnance into a magazine aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is moored at Naval Weapons Station Earle, N.J., loading ammunition in preparation for proficiency training and an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn E. Eads/Released)

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BANGOR, Wash. (June 11, 2018) Sailors assigned to the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) drive a simulated submarine in the ship's control trainer at Trident Training Facility Bangor, Wash. Ohio is moored at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility undergoing a major maintenance period. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 5, 2018) Operations Specialist 1st Class Kaylea Motsenbocker, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), looks through a bearing finder during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195). Gerald R. Ford is underway conducting test and evaluation operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin/Released)

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(June 7, 2018) SUFFOLK, Va.- Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Giovanelli Clement wipes away a tear as she listens to Dame Mary Sigillo Barraco, a World War II prisoner of war, share her story to Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a breakfast at Bunny's Restaurant. Bataan takes part in a monthly community engagement breakfast to honor veterans and prisoners of war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 15, 2018) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Megan Long fills prescriptions in the pharmacy aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) June 15, 2018. Harry S. Truman is currently deployed as part of an ongoing rotation of U.S. forces supporting maritime security operations in international waters around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rebekah A. Watkins/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Christen Dahl straps into an F-15D eagle prior to her familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 13. Six U.S. Air Force Academy cadets were imbedded in 48th Fighter Wing operations part of a two-week summer program called “Operation Air Force.” (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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U.S. Air Force Amn. Haley Brown, a 125th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management apprentice receives inbound cargo, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2018. The 125th LRS is participating in a training mission and is learning new job techniques to bring back to their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rayna M. Padgett)

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