Mildred McAfee at Female Officer Commissioning Ceremony

Mildred McAfee at Female Officer Commissioning Ceremony

Commissioning ceremony at the new training school for female Navy (WAVES) and Coast Guard (SPARS) officers located at Hunter College in New York City, circa early 1943. Standing in front are (left to right): Fiorello La Guardia, Mayor of New York City; Lieutenant Commander Mildred McAfee, USNR, Director of the WAVES; and Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, USN, Chief of Naval Personnel.

Photo size: 3000 × 2415
Photo source: Naval History and Heritage Command
Usage: Public Domain