On Memorial Day, traditionally the male heroes are remembered and honored on Memorial Day, but history shows that women have been dying in United States combat missions since The Civil War.  Retired United States Air Force Captain Barbara A. Wilson has compiled a list of women who have died int he name of freedom since America’s earliest wars on her web blog, They Gave Their Lives.  Click the link to see the list and read the names of the fallen women of the United States.

Honoring all those who have served in uniform on Memorial Day, 2011.