Army & Navy And Civilian Defense: WAAC at Last; Army & Navy And Civilian Defense: WAAC at Last. 2 minute read. TIME. May 18, 1942 12:00 AM GMT-4. ... what to do about uniforms, age limits, ranks, pay.

Holmes in WAAC uniform at graduation, 1942. Provided by family. In 1947, her military career ended when she was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

The calendar was turned back 80 years Saturday at Coulter Airfield as vintage World War II aircraft made an appearance, bringing a wave of nostalgia and pride to local residents.

In 1943, Army leaders changed the WAAC to the Women's Army Corps, or WAC, which entitled women to share the ranks, privileges and benefits provided to regular Soldiers.