MICHIGAN MILITARY AND VETERANS HALL OF HONOR AND SISTERS IN ARMS
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Veterans Radio
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audio
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Publication Date |
Nov 08, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:57:00
Navy Reserve Captain Paul J. Ryan (ret) talks about the mission of the Michigan Military and Veteran  Hall of Honor and its inductee class of 2021. Captain Ryan gives us a summary of a few of the 2021 Inductees: Catherine Farrell, Command Sergeants Major (ret), Army National GuardJeffrey Stitzel, Command Sergeants Major, US ArmyThomas Hass, Captain (ret), US Coast Guard The ceremony will be on November 19, 2021, at the Michigan History Museum in Lansing. Every branch of service is recognized, from enlisted members to retiring Generals. For more information: www.mimilitaryvethallofhonor.org WWII BATTALION – SISTERS IN ARMS Kaia Alderson’s historical fiction novel reveals the untold true story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion  (Six Triple Eight), the only all-Black battalion of the Women’s Army Corps who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II. Based on a true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. Alderson discusses her research, the 6888th, and the potential for  Congressional Gold Medal for the 6888th.   For more information: www.kaiaalderson.com

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