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Episode #55: African American Women in the Military

Episode #55: African American Women in the Military

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Episode #55: African American Women in the Military

FromArmed with Science

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode

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Dr. Regina Akers, historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command and expert on African American history, will discuss the little-publicized contributions of African American women in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Akers will also discuss the importance of oral history in documenting African American contributions in the military, what today's youth can learn from the experiences of African Americans, and her motivations for pursing a career in research.

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Released:
Feb 17, 2010
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Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military is a weekly webcast that discusses the importance of science and technology to military operations and the Department of Defense. We interview scientists, administrators, and operators to inform our listeners about cutting-edge scientific research and development sponsored by various defense offices. Tweet questions to @ArmedwScience and get SCIENCED!