Allies in Action in World War II

Every Veterans Day, we honor the brave women and men who served. Among these historic figures stand the extraordinary women of the Six Triple Eight. This all Black, all-female unit of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) was the only African American women’s battalion deployed overseas during World War II.

Their Mission: In early 1945, 855  women  (approximately 32 officers and 824 enlisted) were tasked with one objective—clear a massive backlog of undelivered mail for service members across Europe.

In just three months, despite freezing warehouses, rat- infested mailbags, and round- the-clock shifts, the Six Triple Eight processed millions of pieces of mail, by hand.

Their service broke barriers of race and gender. While at home, segregation was still the norm, these women stepped into roles few imagined possible and proved excellence knows no limits.

The women of Six Triple Eight embodied service before self.

Call to Action:

On this Veterans Day, remember the women of the Six Triple Eight not just for what they did, but what they symbolized— excellence, resilience, and equality in action.

To the women of the 6888th:

• We thank you.
• We honor you.
• We will carry your spirit forward.

 

For information on this club, please email Nicole Callender-Sedon, Chair, 2024-2026, militarywomen@nfbpwc.org.