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Today in World War II History—August 3, 1942

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Lt. Cdr. Mildred McAfee, USNR, Director of the WAVES, WWII (US Navy photo: 80-G-K-13616-A)

Lt. Cdr. Mildred McAfee, USNR, Director of the WAVES, WWII (US Navy photo: 80-G-K-13616-A)

80 Years Ago—Aug. 3, 1942: Lt. Cdr. Mildred McAfee is named the first director of the WAVES, becomes the first female officer in the US Naval Reserve.

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