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'The greatest thing that I ever did:' 102-year-old Navy veteran is kind of a big deal

In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into law which created what was commonly known as the WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.

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103-year-old veteran celebrates her birthday with beer and crab cakes

Mother-of-two Mary Barnes, who lives in Fairfax, Virginia, marked her birthday in style on January 15, telling Washington Post she was looking forward to turning 104 next year.

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As WWII Navy veteran turns 103, 'nothing tastes better at a party than crab cakes and beer'

Mary Barnes, who made history serving in World War II, celebrated her milestone at an assisted-living center in Fairfax, Va.

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The Women s Naval Reserve of the U.S. Naval Reserve was created in order to enlist and train women for shore duty during World War II, thus releasing me.

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United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Marsha Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES)

United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Marsha Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES)
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Throughout history, women have had an impact on the Navy and Marine Corps. At the outset, they served as dedicated wives, managing the household and raising children while their husbands served. As time went on, their roles grew. Here s a look at the progression of official responsibilities women have undertaken in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
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