Nurses serving in the Vietnam War. #womenincombat #womeninthemilitary #Armynurses #Womenbiographies #womeninwar #booksaboutwomen #militaryhistory | The Giant Killer

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