Today in World War II History—November 1, 1940 & 1945
Sunday, November 1, 2020 by Sarah Sundin

US poster promoting use of V-Mail during WWII
80 Years Ago—Nov. 1, 1940: US Hawaiian Air Force is activated under Maj. Gen. Frederick Martin.
US Naval Air Station is established in Alameda, CA.
First US Marine Corps Officer Candidate Class begins at Quantico, VA for college graduates ages 20-25.
75 Years Ago—Nov. 1, 1945: US V-Mail system is discontinued. (Read more: “Victory Mail in World War II”)
All married US Navy nurses are released from service.
First issue of Ebony magazine is published.