THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK MILITARY WOMEN

formerly (THE BLACK WAAC/WAC/Women in the Services)

"SISTERS IN THE SERVICE"

BRIEF HISTORY:

- The National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW) is an association of women throughout the country who are veterans or current members of the United States Armed Forces. The purpose of the association is to keep alive the history and heritage of Black women who served our nation with courage and valor in the military services of our country. It was established at Hampton, Virginia in 1976 by a group of women who had served in the Women's Auxiliary Corp. (WAAC) and Women Army Corp. (WAC) during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. At this charter meeting it was decided to locate and invite other former service women to next Reunion that was held in 1978 in Dallas, Texas. Every since then, the Biennial reunions continued and have been held in various states throughout the United States. At the 1996 reunion in San Francisco, California, a decision was made to formally incorporate under the name "The National Association of Black Military Women (formerly known as "The Black WAAC/WAC/Women in the Service".

OBJECTIVES:

- To make historical military information relating to Black military women available to the people of the United States through lectures, forums, exhibits, and various media activities.

- To motivate and support Black youth in their attainment of academic excellence by utilizing military "role models" as a source of inspiration.

- To foster a spirit of camaraderie and goodwill among all individuals sharing interest in Black history through community involvement programs.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

- Membership is open to all individuals - regardless of race, age, creed, or color - who have served in the past or are currently serving in the military and to civilians who support the objectives of this organization.

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY:

- Life/Regular membership - For those military women willing to support the objectives of this association. It includes the right to make motions, vote and hold elected office.

- Associate membership - For all persons (family, friends and other military or non-military) willing to support the objectives of this association. It does not include the right to make motions, vote and hold elected office.

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(Please print out this form, fill in the necessary information and mail as indicated below)

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Regular Membership: $25/year-- Life Membership: $500-- Associate Membership: $15/year

 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: "NABMW"

MAIL ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW), c/o CW2 (RET) SHIRLEY WHITMIRE, 7338 Ambassador Drive, Riverdale, GA 30296-1926 Email: saw7338@earthlink.net or

COL(RET) KATHALEEN F. HARRIS, 5695 Pine Meadows Ct. Morrow, GA 30260-1053 Email: KHNABMW@AOL.COM TELEPHONE: (404) 675-0195

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