During the Vietnam War, more than 265,000 American women served the military and 11,000 women served in Vietnam, with 90% working as volunteer nurses. Responsibilities included massive causalty situations involving amputations, wounds, and chest tubes for their patients. Numerous women also served in nearby countries such as Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. We honor their service. Read more at https://news.va.gov/86001/women-veterans-bravely-served-vietnam-war/ #WomensHistoryMonth | U.S. Depart

OUT NOW! EP12: WE WERE ESSENTIAL, NURSES IN VIETNAM Nearly 11,000 women served in the Vietnam War, most of them as nurses and all of them as volunteers. Guest host Callie Wright brings you personal stories from two women who experienced the war —and its aftermath —from this unique perspective. Listen to the stories of Nancy Wilson and Edie Meeks, both nurses that served in the Vietnam War. vvmf.org/echoes To read more on Women in Vietnam, visit our topics page: https://www.vvmf.org/topics/Women-