The Army Historical Foundation invites you to enjoy a screening of the 2019 documentary “The Six Triple Eight” by Lincoln Penny Films on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the National Museum of the United States Army. The film focuses on the 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion, which was the first all-female multi-ethnic unit of the U.S. Women’s Army Corps deployed to Europe to clear the backlog of mail in England and France to help Soldiers’ morale. Their motto was “No Mail, Low Morale.”

Following the documentary will be a descendants panel with descendants of the women who served in the 6888 moderated by MSG Elizabeth Helm-Frazier (U.S. Army – Ret.) who was part of the efforts to secure the Congressional Gold Medal for the 6888 in 2021.

When: Saturday, July 20, 2024,
2:00 p.m. – Documentary Screening
3:15 p.m. – Descendants Panel

Where: National Museum of the United States Army
1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060

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In-Person (includes GA ticket to Museum):
Free for Army Historical Foundation Members, $5 for non-members
https://tickets.thenmusa.org/Info.aspx?ActivityID=240720&Date=0720202402:00PM&SkipDate=Yes&SkipTime=Yes

Virtual (includes virtual link):
https://tickets.thenmusa.org/Info.aspx?ActivityID=240721&Date=072020242:00PM&SkipDate=Yes&SkipTime=Yes