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Dr. Margaret Craighill: First woman doctor to receive military commission

Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2021 4:00 pmMarch 10, 2021 Posted in Health, VHA 75th Anniversary, Women Veterans by VAntage Point Contributor 3 comments 3k views

Dr. Margaret Craighill was the first woman doctor to receive a commission during World War II and the first …

During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses.

Women Veterans bravely served during Vietnam War

Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2021 9:00 amMarch 13, 2021 Posted in Honoring Vets by VAntage Point Contributor 19 comments 6k views

During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in …