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SPARS – Women’s Reserve of the United States Coast Guard
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SPARS – Women’s Reserve of the United States Coast Guard
The SPARS, the Women’s Reserve of the United States Coast Guard, was founded in 1942 during World War II. The name SPARS is derived from the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus – Always Ready”. The first director of the SPARS was Dorothy C. Stratton, who proposed the name.
While most SPARS were assigned to clerical positions, all received specialty training. Many SPARS worked as air traffic controllers, boatswain’s mates, coxswains, radiomen and radio technicians, machinist mates or medical assistants.
Although the SPARS were demobilized in 1946, some returned to active duty during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
In 1973 by federal law the Coast Guard was expanded to allow women to serve in the reserve and regular service. In 1976 the Coast Guard Academy became the first military academy to admit women.
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