Did you know that woman have been part of the United States Armed Forces since 1901 with the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps? Today, women are serving in the military in greater numbers than ever before, accounting for 20% of all new recruits.

Below, you can continue to learn about the role women play in our military. We appreciate their service and hope you enjoy the infographic below. Please feel free to comment with any interesting tidbits you think we should have included in the infographic—we'd love to hear!