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An Article Pulled From www.militarybases.com/army

The Army is the oldest military branch, established on June 14th 1775. Today, there are more than 700,000 soldiers who fill many different positions: doctors, lawyers, engineers, computer programmers, logistic experts, and more still dedicated to their motto, “This we’ll defend.” Specializing in ground-based strategy, the Army also holds the largest amount of active service members than any other branch.

The diverse variety of each independent Soldier’s prowess is what sets the Army apart from other military branches. When entering the Army, you can choose to enter as an enlisted Soldier or as an officer, be a full-time active duty soldier, or be a part of the Army Reserve. Outside of domestic bases, the Army sustains several permanent international bases in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Let’s look at two close by Army Bases to our area:

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Army Base in Aberdeen, MD

Aberdeen Proving Ground is a US military base located in the Harford County. Some of its parts are eligible for census. According to the 2000 calculations, the specific parts hosted around 3100 inhabitants. The general objective of this base is to provide the army with some of the latest installations and equipments in a proper manner. This is also the vision of the base rulers – providing the soldiers with the right technology in order to serve the interests of the United States of America.

Fort Eustis Army Base in Newport News, VA

Fort Eustis, Virginia, located in the city of Newport News, is now known as Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE). JBLE Eustis came to be established in compliance with congressional laws enacting the guidelines associated with the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. The regulation directed the merging of the two locations which were formerly adjacent however independent military installation. The two bases were formed into one combined base which is one of a dozen joint bases established in the US resulting from this legislation.

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Eligibility

Veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, their spouses and dependent children (under 21 years of age and not married or having a verifiable life-long dependency on eligible Veteran) may be interred at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. Eligibility requirements are prescribed by the National Cemetery Administration and the following criteria constitute eligibility:

1. Any Delaware resident who was honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training (ADT), or reservist who have served more than 180 days of active federal service. Federal active military service does not have to be consecutive.
2. The Veteran’s spouse, upon pre-qualification of eligible Veteran.
3. Legal resident of Delaware, means the

Veteran must have been a:

1. Legal resident of Delaware at the time of death; or
2. Legal resident for a period of 3 or more years (does not have to be consecutive); any cumulative period of 3 or more years, regardless of residency at time of death; or
3. Legal resident of Delaware when he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United States.
4. Any Delaware National Guardsman or Reservist:
   1. Eligible for retirement pay at age 60 regardless of residency.
   2. Who served on active duty (other than for training) for 180 days or more (does not have to be consecutive).

DE State Veterans Cemeteries – CLICK HERE TO VIEW

• New Castle County Cemetery
  2465 Chesapeake City Road
  Bear, Delaware 19701
  Phone: (302) 834-8046
  Contact: Frank R. Silva
• Sussex County Cemetery
  26669 Patriots Way
  Millsboro, Delaware 19966
  Phone: (302) 934-5653
  Contact: Gregory A. Bee

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am – 4pm
Closed on National or State Recognized Holidays
Visitation Hours: Open to visitors every day of the year from dawn until dusk.
Burial Space: Space available

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An Article byLishamarie Hunter

Elkton, a small town one hour north of Baltimore has a big history attached to it. During World War II Elkton, MD became the center of the ammunition production for the armed forces overseas. Elkton housed one of the largest munitions factories during the War. The town population grew from 3500 to 12000, after the Triumph Explosives Incorporated came and set up operations. The majority of the workers were women (8,000). These women hung up their aprons and donned gloved and slacks to do their part for the war efforts.

Many women didn’t join the Army during this time but they did find their place in production. Women Ordnance Workers also known as WOWs would work in the factories making ammunition and explosives. WOW were government contractors unlike the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps WAACs). The women who worked at the factory were known as the Bomb-Bomb Girls. These women could be identified by their overalls and red and white polka dot bandanna wrapped around their hair to keep their hair for turning bright orange from the chemicals in the explosives.

The women who worked at the factory were known as the Bomb-Bomb Girls.

The women who worked these positions risked life and limb to build the explosives that were sent to the soldiers fighting overseas. For most of these women it was the first time in their lives they worked outside the home. It gave them purpose and a sense of patriotism, and a good wage. During World War II, women proved that they could do “men’s” work, and do it well. With men away to serve in the military and demands for war material increasing, manufacturing jobs opened up to women and upped their earning power.

Yet women’s employment was only encouraged as long as the war was on. Once the war was over, federal and civilian policies replaced women workers with men. Women’s roles continued to expand in the postwar era. The call for working women was meant to be temporary and women were expected to leave their jobs after the war ended. Some women were okay with this – but they left their posts with new skills and more confidence.

Women who remained in the workplace were usually demoted. But after their selfless efforts during World War II, men could no longer claim superiority over women. Women had enjoyed and even thrived on a taste of financial and personal freedom – and many wanted more. Though progress was slow over the next two decades, serving their country in the military and at home empowered women to fight for the right to work in nontraditional jobs for equal pay and for equal rights in the workplace and beyond.

It is because the effort of these women that modern day women have many of the opportunities they have now. Women currently hold every job that once was considered a man’s job. Happy Women’s History Month (March). Let’s celebrate all the accomplishments of these brave pioneers.

References:

• SGT Audrey Hayes, Remembering Rosie. Army Times Retrieved: 22 February 2022.
• Mack, Tara. The Sky’s The Limit In BoomTown USA, The Washington Post, 4 July 1996. Retrieved: 22 February 2022.
• Vorse, Mary, The Girls Of Elkton, Reporting of World War II, Part One, American Journalism, Harper’s Magazine, March, 1944.

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