Women in Military Service is nothing new. These incredible strong willed ladies served our country long before they could vote! Some dressed up as men just so they might get a chance to defend our nation. These heroes are specially decorated in desert tan, camouflage, green, white and all shades of blue. These women are more then just nurses, pilots, drivers, clerks, they are soldiers. During the War of 1812 Lucy Brewer served three years on "Old Ironsides". During the Civil War period Dr. Mary Walker became the first women doctor in the army. Mary was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1864. During the American Revolution Mary Ludwig spent hours-carrying water to men. She was nicknamed Molly Pitcher. When Molly's husband was injured she took over his position in battle. Freda Mae Greene Hardin entered the Navy in Sept of 1918 and fought during World War 1. Lt Kara Spears Hultgreen was one of the first US Navy female combat pilots. Jane Delano Second Superintendent of Army nurses Corps. Juliet Hopkins "Florence Nightingale of South" During the civil war Women in WWII Women Come to the Front Civil War Women Women in Vietnam WASP - WWII Women in the Gulf War Women in War & Peace Women in the Korean War Military Women Pilots Womens Army Corps Womens Memorial I Will Always Remember You You were born in California New York and Tennessee You are every generations hope of all that we can be All this land between the oceans Is the home that you defend You're my mother, you're my daughter My sister, my friend No one ever had to ask you It seemed you always knew Standing up for what is right Is all that you could do Not one to look the other way You choose to serve with pride And dared to cross the boundaries Knowing God was on your side And I will always remember you For you remembered me. Always there when I needed you Always there protecting my freedom How could I ever forget you You, who always came through For duty, honor, country I will always remember you How you taught us strength and courage And the will to never fail And that through our every conflict Somehow triumph would prevail You made your peace with history And stand among the brave No more the unsung hero For you our banners wave And I will always remember you For you remembered me Always there when I needed you Always there protecting my freedom How could I ever forget you You, who always came through For duty, honor, country I will always remember you by Gini Stern [Celebration of Life][Women In My Life][Women in the Military][Women Who Changed History][Phenomenal Women][Womens History Links][Womens History Celebration Quilt]