In the early 1950s, our honoree LtCol Evelyn Jean Wright trained at Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in San Diego, then among Southern California's premier nursing institutions. The Korean War created urgent demand for military nurses, and the newly established U.S. Air Force actively recruited from prestigious programs like Mercy. For women like LtCol Wright, the Air Force offered extraordinary opportunities: officer status, specialized training, international assignments, and leadership roles at a time when women's professional options were limited. Wright's journey from Mercy to becoming a pioneering USAF flight nurse showcases how civilian nursing education created vital career pathways for women in military service. ??? TIME IS LIMITED! Join us March 20th at our Women's History Tribute and Brunch as we honor LtCol Wright and celebrate women's contributions to the United States Air Force. Tickets selling quickly - available only until March 13th! ?? Purchase tickets or Sponsor a table: https://bit.ly/4bqcxWH #WomensHistoryMonth #USAirForce #MilitaryWomen #SanDiegoEvents #VeteranRecognition #MilitaryHistory #WomenInLeadership #MercyHospital #MilitaryNurses
