cyoungc
- Apr 23
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Chesley Young (Barnes) started her WAAC career as an assistant clerk in the Army Air Force.

Note: She had graduated from the University of Arkansas with a full pilots license at the top of her flying class. When discharged from the service in 1945 she held the rank of Captain.

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