PinnedCol. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyOverlooked WWII Veterans: Hispanic Women of The 6888th Postal BattalionAs a response to the nation’s call to arms for WWII, thousands of women from all ethnic backgrounds joined the U.S. Armed Forces. Jim Crow…Oct 10, 2021Oct 10, 2021
PinnedCol. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyA 6888th Veteran’s Journey Told Through Keepsakes: Indiana Hunt-MartinMs. Indiana Hunt-Martin was a member of the historic 855 member 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (Six Triple Eight), the only…Sep 16, 2021Sep 16, 2021
Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyThe 6888th Postal Battalion: A Prelude to E.O. 9981 (Armed Forces Integration)Seventy-four years ago, President Truman recognized the need to reform the military’s diversity and inclusion policies. On July 26, 1948…Jul 24, 2022Jul 24, 2022
Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyThe Six Triple Eight’s Eternal Homes: A Legacy Created for Black Women VeteransSeveral of the 855 women from the historic WWII all black 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (Six Triple Eight) are laid to rest in…Sep 18, 2021Sep 18, 2021
Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyThree Women: Lives Lost, A Legacy Born…The Six Triple EightJust north of the River Seine in France is Rouen the capital city of Normandy. The ancient metropolis known for its many cathedrals is…Jul 8, 20211Jul 8, 20211
Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings, U.S. ArmyThe Hidden History of Black Women World War II VetsGet to know the Six Triple EightFeb 9, 20212Feb 9, 20212
