an addendum for memorial day post

Here's another great bit of information on women serving in the US Military, shared with me by a friend.  (This is a great site and lots of fun, so visit Domestic Feminist!)

5 Facts About Women and War 
That Will Blow Your Stereotypes Out of the Water

1.  Disguised as men, women fought in nearly every major Civil          War battle.
2.  Women’s military jobs weren’t for sissies.
3.  Even civilian women died for war efforts.
4.  Hundreds of civilian women piloted military aircraft during              WWII.
5.  Women’s military accomplishments kept proving naysayers          wrong.