Here Are The Women Who First Joined Each Branch Of The Military James Clark January 21, 2016 at 05:00 AM History American servicewomen have served their country and fought and died on the battlefield for more than two centuries. Nearly 200 died in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and numerous others have been acknowledged for their heroism and bravery under fire. Read More Show Less afghanistan air force army coast guard deborah sampson esther blake genevieve and lucille baker iraq marines myrtle hazard navy nurse corps opha mae johnson sacred twenty us navy nurse corps Women in the Military World War I World War II
