Women of Valor Flight Brings 35 Female Service Members to DC

Women of Valor flight brings 35 female service members to DC

This week, 77 years ago, President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, officially allowing women to serve in the military permanently. Women had previously been allowed to serve during World War II, but their positions were not guaranteed after the war was over. On Thursday, the anniversary of when women were granted permanent status in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force — also known as “National Women Veteran…

All-female crew of veterans celebrated on Greater STL honor flight

ST. LOUIS - For the first time, the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight took off with an all-female crew of veterans, coinciding with Women's Veterans Recognition Day. "Getting recognition. That's what I'm most proud of," said 91-year-old Helen Kevrick, who showed up with excitement for the honor flight. Although she's been on an Honor Flight before, today's event meant a lot for Kevrick. "I'm so glad to be able to be here at my age and to be with al…