Just a quick post since it's such a busy week (check out #ddayohio on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram) to see all of the goings-on at the event! We wanted to share our favorite playlist, full of hits from 1941-1944. Capt. Cooper is infamously not a fan of Glenn Miller's music, so excuse his absence. We're sure you'll catch … Continue reading Our Favorite WWII Music
WAAC Athletic Shoes
Athletic shoes frequently pop up in photos of the training centers, and were worn not only for physical training (which constituted 17-30 hours of Basic Training), but also for fatigue duty and in off-duty hours. We will wear ours at events centered around WAAC/WAC Training centers. "Originally, according to the Table of Basic Allowances, each … Continue reading WAAC Athletic Shoes
WAAC Exercise Suit Project
We have had this project languishing on the proverbial back burner for a few years now, but after Fort Meigs' Muster on the Maumee event and triple-digit heat, we decided to actually start it. The exercise uniform consisted of a front-buttoning striped seersucker dress and matching bloomers, the WAAC Summer Cap (AKA fatigue hat, "Daisy … Continue reading WAAC Exercise Suit Project
Book Review: In the Company of Wacs, by Elna Hilliard Grahn
In the Company of Wacs by Elna H. Grahn Reviewed by Jen Bergeron Major Hilliard openly states at the introduction that this book is her memories of events that happened over the course of 1942-1946, while she was a member of the WAAC/WAC. Her recollections are easy to read and filled with interesting details to the … Continue reading Book Review: In the Company of Wacs, by Elna Hilliard Grahn
FAQs about the WAC
These are questions that we are asked the most, by public, other reenactors, and new members What does WAC mean? What does WAAC mean? What's the difference? WAC is the acronym for Women’s Army Corps, WAAC is the acronym for Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. The Corps was originally organized as the WAAC, and transitioned to … Continue reading FAQs about the WAC
Instagram Challenge
We are so excited to announce that our 3 companies of WACs are hosting a WWII themed Instagram challenge for the month of May! We have made prompts for each day, please interpret them as you see fit--we look forward to seeing your posts. Please follow us on Instagram @1stwacbnhq @1stwacableco @socal_wacs & use the … Continue reading Instagram Challenge
De-Farbing Reproductions
One of the biggest struggles of a WAC impression is sourcing uniforms--originals are limited (plus they can be more delicate than is feasible for wear at some events) and the best reproductions can be cost prohibitive. Soldier of Fortune offers a reproduction of the enlisted winter service jacket at a nicer price point, but some … Continue reading De-Farbing Reproductions
1st WAC Battalion Living History Group 