The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion played a crucial but overlooked role, clearing a backlog of millions of pieces ...

The only Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” has been presented ...

The armed forces women recognized as the “Six Triple Eight” were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal for their groundbreaking work during World War II on Tuesday.

To recognize the women of the Six Triple Eight who made up the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the unit will be honored on April 29 with the Congressional Gold Medal. The all-Black, ...

The families of the “Six Triple Eight,” the only majority Black and all-female U.S. military unit that served in World War II, received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. Also known as ...

The predominantly-Black Six Triple Eight was the only all-female unit to serve overseas in WWII. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — nicknamed the Six Triple Eight — was a ...

It took nearly 80 years, but the remarkable legacy of the “Six Triple Eight” is finally getting the national recognition it deserves. On Tuesday, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion ...

The only black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight, will be presented Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long ...

The all-Black female WWII unit, the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that Congress can bestow upon a civilian. On Tuesday, the 6888th unit ...

"The entire Six Triple Eight are great American patriots, loyal to a nation that for far too long failed to return that favor," said the Louisiana Republican in his opening remarks at the ceremony.

The all-Black female WWII unit, the "Six Triple Eight," was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award that Congress can bestow upon a civilian. On Tuesday, the 6888th unit ...