WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service)
Definition
WAVES was established during World War II as part of the U.S Navy. It allowed women to serve in non-combat roles within the Navy.
Analogy
Imagine WAVES as an orchestra composed entirely of female musicians. Each musician plays her instrument (or performs her duty), contributing to the overall performance (or mission) without actually being on stage (in combat).
Related terms
SPARS (Semper Paratus Always Ready): The Women's Reserve branch of Coast Guard established during WWII which also served similar purpose as WAVES but under different military division.
Navy Nurse Corps: Established before WWII, this group consisted primarily of female nurses who served both at home and abroad providing medical care to servicemen.
V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day): The day marking Japan’s surrender to the Allies in WWII, effectively ending the war.
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