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Who was the first director of the WAVES?
Mildred H. McAfee
When was the United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve) established?
July 21, 1942
What was the purpose of the law establishing the WAVES?
To release officers and men for sea duty and replace them with women in shore establishments
Who supported the need for uniformed women during World War II?
Navy's Women's Advisory Council
What were the eligibility criteria for officer candidate school for women?
Aged 20 to 49 and possess a college degree or have two years of college and two years of equivalent professional or business experience
Test your knowledge about the United States Naval Reserve (Women's Reserve), also known as the WAVES, and their significant role during World War II.
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