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Women, World War Two and D-day During the home front war effort of WW2, more women were working outside of the home than ever before. Propaganda posters with images like "Rosie the Riveter" promoted the idea that it was patriotic -- and not unfeminine -- for women to work in non-traditional jobs. The 1940‘s were a time of change, growth and adjustment. While WW2 may be two generations removed for some of the players at Wyandotte, it‘s been less than 70 years ago. Still fresh enough in the minds of those who fought both the war and the stereotype: http:// www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123773525 Barely 60 days ago, a long overlooked group of WWII female pilots were finally honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. Just as the contributions of women were instrumental to the success of World War II, the contributions made by the women of D-Day are rapidly changing the face of the D-Day experience It‘s never the intent to single women out and make them feel as if under magnified scrutiny. We know how hard they work to be considered a team mate, an equal. Rather, it‘s simply to let them know that they are appreciated and welcomed to participate at many different levels in The World‘s Largest Paintball event. There truly is a need for more involvement in the D-Day experience and it‘s not just limited to playing in the game. If women don‘t want to play that‘s certainly their choice and as we all know, there‘s more to the week of DDay than The Big Game. Join in the annual costume contest! Work your way up the promotion ladder to become the first female Staff member – Field Marshal, SAC, or COS. It can be done! Ever at the forefront of what people want in a game, the family atmosphere found at D-Day Adventure Park is what continues to bring thousands of people from around the globe together in friendly rivalry. I personally would like to encourage more females to take an active role in whatever venue they feel most comfortable in. Everything from learning how to play the game to dressing up in costumes of the 1940‘s era, you‘re welcomed, appreciated and definitely needed. The Allies would like to take this time to thank each and every female who attends D-Day. Regardless of your responsibilities, your physical presence is raising the bar for generations to come. We thank you and salute you. Want to help but don‘t know where to start? Just email: TheBondChick@Yahoo.com In 1942, the United States was faced with a severe shortage of pilots, and leaders gambled on an experimental program to help fill the void: Train women to fly military aircraft so male pilots could be released for combat duty overseas.
WASP program. They ferried new planes long distances from factories to military bases and departure points across the country. They tested newly overhauled planes. And they towed targets to give ground and air gunners training shooting — with live ammunition. The WASP exThe Original Fly Girls pected to become part of the military during their service. Instead, the program was canceled after just two years.
The group of female pilots was called the Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP. Female WWII Pilots: In 1944, during the graduation ceremony for the last WASP training class, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Air Forces, Henry "Hap" They weren't granted military status until the 1970s. Arnold, said, "Now in 1944, it is on the record that And now, 65 years after their service, they will receive women can fly as well as men," Arnold said. the highest civilian honor given by the U.S. Congress. A few more than 1,100 young women, all civilian volLast July, President Obama signed a bill awarding the unteers, flew almost every type of military aircraft — WASP the Congressional Gold Medal. The ceremony will including the B-26 and B-29 bombers — as part of the take place on May 12 on Capitol Hill.
USO Show Wednesday 7 PM Vendor area A little history; The USO was formed in response to a 1941 request from President Roosevelt. FDR determined that it would be best if private organizations handled the on-leave entertainment for the rapidly expanding Armed Services. By 1944, the USO ran over 3,000 clubs. Hollywood stars took to serving and entertaining service men at these clubs, an activity which became the focus of many films (Hollywood Canteen, Stage Door Canteen). The USO truly made history with its campaign to entertain the troops on the front, with their traveling camp shows. Between 1941 and 1947, the USO put on 428,521 shows for the members of the armed forces.
Pin-Up Girl Costume Contest If researching the different uniforms women wore during WWII, one will note that there just isn‘t much to emulate as the role of women in the war itself was minimal at best. In fact, while the Allies did have more women involved in their forces than ever before, German females were not allowed to serve at all. Why then, can‘t we have a Pin-Up Girl costume contest? Before you run around yelling ‗sexual objectification‘ let‘s take a look at the definition of the term Pin-Up Girl:
A pin-up girl or pin-up model is a model whose mass-produced pictures see wide appeal as pop culture. Pin-up girls are glamour models, fashion models, and actresses. Pin-up may also refer to drawings, paintings and other illustrations done in emulation of these photos. So there you have it. Pin-up Girls are the pop culture of the 1940‘s. Search for pictures of any pin-up girl and you‘ll see hundreds of photos that are tasteful with much less shown than what you‘d see on the beach this summer. A Pin-Up Girl costume contest = Family friendly. Should this be held at the same time as the other costume contest? More importantly, who wants to help judge?