Cobb Veterans Memorial

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation honors and remembers the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces. We honor the soldiers who fought and died during the invasion, and we are grateful for those who came home.

May we continue to strive for peace today, and moving forward.

06/01/2026

The Georgia Room Presents: RESEARCHING YOUR MILITARY ANCESTORS

"Discover the stories of those who served at the Georgia Room's upcoming genealogy workshop, 'Researching Your Military Ancestors,' led by the Cobb County Genealogical Society. In anticipation of America250, this session will help you uncover military records, service histories, and personal narratives that connect your family history to the broader story of the nation."

Monday, June 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060

Cobb County Public Library

05/25/2026

Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. — Anonymous

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation wishes you a meaningful Memorial Day weekend filled with reflection, gratitude, and peace.

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay. — Barack Obama

05/19/2026

If you didn't VOTE early, TODAY IS THE DAY!! Polls will be open until 7:00 PM tonight.

Note from Cobb County Elections & Registration an hour ago: "Cobb County Elections & Registration is aware of issues impacting some election operations today. Backup procedures are in place, and voting has NOT stopped.
Voters are encouraged to remain patient as our staff works to assist voters and support polling locations across the county.
All eligible voters in line by 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot.
For questions or assistance, please call our office with any issues or concerns at 770-528-2581. "

05/16/2026

Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation
Thanks and Honors
all those who are serving and
all those who have served and sacrificed
to protect and defend our great nation.
This country stands FREE because of all of you.

05/15/2026

Many thanks to EVERYONE who came to Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream yesterday for Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation's Ice Cream Social yesterday and to visit Cobb County's very own Rosie the Riveter, Ms. Eileen.
She said she had a wonderful time eating ice cream and talking to new friends.

Pictured: Ms. Eileen, CVMF President - Donna C Rowe, CVME Events Chair - Margie Medlin

05/15/2026

In 1941, as World War II was showing no signs of resolution, the Honorable Edith Nourse Rogers, a Congresswoman from Massachusetts, recognized the need for increased Army support. Rogers introduced the first bill to establish a women's auxiliary unit that would allow women to serve in non-combat roles, filling critical positions to free men for combat duties. On May 14, 1942, Congress approved the creation of a Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), and it was established by Executive order the following day. Two days later, Oveta Culp Hobby was appointed the first Director of the WAAC.

As an auxiliary of the Army, the WAAC had no military status. Therefore, Mrs. Rogers introduced another bill in 1943 to enlist and appoint women in the Army of the United States. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill on July 1, 1943. Ninety days later, the Women's Army Corps (WAC) replaced the WAAC. Colonel Hobby continued as Director of the WAC.

Congress disestablished the Women's Army Corps as a separate corps of the Army on October 29, 1978, by an Act of Congress. In 1979, the Army Secretary made enlistment qualifications the same for men and women. The United States Military Academy at West Point saw its first women graduates in 1980. These women were later inducted into the U.S. Army Women's Hall of Fame in 2011.

In the 1990s, women in the Army saw significant progress, particularly during the Gulf War, where large numbers of female soldiers were deployed to combat zones despite still being restricted from direct combat roles. This period also saw policy changes allowing women to fly combat missions and serve on Navy combat ships, marking a major step toward greater integration in combat-related roles, although limitations based on the "Risk Rule" still existed.

Women in the Army and in all branches of the US Armed Forces have continued to excel at their endeavors in the military.
Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation salutes the founding members of the Women's Army Corps and those who came after them and thanks all of them for their service, their bravery, and their sacrifices along the way. We could not have gotten to where we are without you.