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This is the story of America;s last all-female military band - the 14th Army Women;s Army Corp Band. The other military
branches fielded all-female bands, but the WAC Band survived longer than any. Through four decades, the WAC Band offered a
woman the rare chance to have a career as a professional musician.
The standards were very high for WAC Band members. They were not only elite musicians, they were representatives of the
United States Army. Their audiences were diverse - they marched out recruits for morning drills; they performed for enthusiastic
audiences in small town America; and they played for presidents.
The struggle for equal rights has been a familiar burden for women throughout history. But these women chose to follow
their own dreams. They marched down a road that would usher in a new era for women in America. They marched to the beat of
a different drummer.
Watch exclusive interviews with former WAC Band members.
Learn how these trailblazers changed the landscape for American women.
Go behind the scenes and experience the everyday rigors of an Army musician.
Meet the women who demolished barriers to serve in traditionally male roles.
Laugh along as band members reflect on humorous and embarrassing moments.
Find out about the long anticipated integration of women into the regular Army.
See why the last member of the WAC Band experienced reverse discrimination
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