Women's Army Auxiliary Corps

The Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) was established in 1942 during World War II to allow women to serve in non-combat roles supporting the U.S. Army. It provided opportunities for women to work as clerks, translators, cooks, and ambulance drivers, helping to free up men for frontline duties. Although initially an auxiliary unit, in 1943 it became the Women's Army Corps (WAC), officially part of the Army. The WAAC marked a significant step toward gender integration in the military, highlighting women's contributions to national defense during the war.