On 20th Street at Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on 20th Street.
In recognition of the 14th Army Band (WAC) August 16, 1948 - July 1, 1976.
Continuing the legacy of the all-female Army bands of WWII, the band was an integral part of the Women's Army Corps.
14th Army WAC Band
June 1955
Fort McClellan, . . . — — Map (db m292774) HM
On Adams Avenue north of 22nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Army Museum Enterprise comprises more than forty museums, historical collections, heritage displays, soldier training support facilities, and storage facilities in twenty-two states, the Republic of Korea, and the Federal Republic of . . . — — Map (db m292771) HM
On Oaklawn Blvd (Virginia Route 36), on the right when traveling east.
City Point is five miles northeast. There Governor Sir Thomas Dale made a settlement in 1613. In April, 1781, the British General Phillips landed there. Grant had his base of operations there in the siege of Petersburg, 1864-1865. Lincoln was there . . . — — Map (db m14554) HM
On Adams Avenue north of 22nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Home of the first Regular Army, Women's Army Corps Training Center
Between 15 June 1948 and 26 May 1954, over 19,700 women enlistees, reenlistees, and reservists completed Basic Training at this site. Many remained to receive leadership or . . . — — Map (db m292770) HM
On 20th Street at Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on 20th Street.
The attacks of September 11, 2001 forever changed the policy on women in combat. With over 240,000 Army women serving in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom their presence on the battlefield was not unexpected. They served in multiple . . . — — Map (db m292844) HM
Near A Avenue at 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
In World War II, over 450 members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACs) were assigned to a secret experiment. It called for the creation of coastal gun battery, comprised of both men and women, with the mission to protect the Military . . . — — Map (db m101960) HM
On Siege Road, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
“Attacking entrenchments has been tried so often and with such fearful losses that even the stupidest private now knows that it cannot succeed, and the natural consequence follows; the men will not try it. The very sight of a bank of earth . . . — — Map (db m185747) HM
On 20th Street at Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on 20th Street.
In October 1983 the United States sent troops in response to the internal strife taking place on the island of Grenada. It was the first joint mission since the Vietnam War and the first deployment to include women after the end of the Women's . . . — — Map (db m292833) HM
Approximately 24,000 Army women served in the Persian Gulf, along with 4,000 women in other service branches. Never before had women served on such a large scale nor played such an integral part. Army women participated in the initial invasion . . . — — Map (db m292842) HM
Near Siege Road, on the left. Reported permanently removed.
This trail follows the old road which ran between Petersburg and Prince George Court House. It was used by both armies to move men and supplies. — — Map (db m185748) HM
Near A Avenue near 22nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
This warrior figure is a tribute
to all Army women who have served
in defense of our nation.
She represents their sacrifices,
dedication and loyalty.
Dedicated on Veteran's Day 2013.
Funded with contributions made to the
Friends . . . — — Map (db m101963) WM
On Oaklawn Boulevard (Virginia Route 36) at Lee Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Oaklawn Boulevard.
The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) Training Center was established at nearby Camp Lee in 1948, when the corps gained Regular Army status. The first staff members transformed overgrown fields and dilapidated buildings into usable facilities. Run entirely . . . — — Map (db m98806) HM
On 20th Street at Shop Road, on the right when traveling south on 20th Street.
When American entered World War I in April 1917, few would have predicted that this "war to end all wars" would see 4.7 million American men serve with over 300,000 casualties. Fewer still could have anticipated that over 35,000 American women, . . . — — Map (db m292827) HM
