They were members of the school’s final class, and were the Navy’s first African-American WAVES officers ... in December 1944. Many women in uniform risked their lives and safety.

As India gears up to celebrate Indian Navy Day on December 4th ... have evolved over the years and the contribution of women in uniform. Also read: Celebrating the Women of the Indian Navy ...

The four Navy officers, who are all women of color, will command warships at the same time for the first time in Naval history Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV team for PEOPLE ...