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Women's Army Corps
Karen Mosso joined the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and served in Fort McClellan in Alabama, Germany, and Maryland during the Vietnam War. As a platoon officer at Fort McClellan, she trained female troops; and she eventually opened a WAC detachment in Germany. Karen enjoyed the Army for her ability to travel and for the camaraderie.
To call out, "Forward, march!" and then have these women start coming behind me and making our way around the parade field. I loved that.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Germany 
Story Subject: Military Service
Military Branch: U.S. Army
Dates of Service: 1968 - 1972
Unit: Women's Army Corps
Specialty: Co. Officer
Additional Locations During Vietnam: Fort McClellan
Karen's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team at the 2017 Minnesota State Fair.
This story is part of Women in the War.
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Story Themes: Alabama, Coming Home, Fort McClellan, GI Bill, Race, Religion, Sisterhood, State Fair Interviews, The VA, Travel, WAC, Watch, Women's Army Corps
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