Wac (Noun)
Meaning 2
An army corps that was organized in World War II but is no longer a separate branch of the United States Army.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Women's Army Corps was established in 1942 as a separate branch of the US Army, but it was disestablished in 1978.
- During World War II, the WAC was the primary organization for women serving in the US Army.
- The WAC was led by Oveta Culp Hobby, who served as its first director from 1942 to 1945.
- The WAC was disbanded in 1978, and its personnel were integrated into the regular US Army.
- The legacy of the WAC continues to be celebrated by veterans and historians as a pioneering organization for women in the military.