World War II veteran Maj. Fannie Griffin McClendon, 101, a member of the World War II 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion said she was "overwhelmed" when she learned that her battalion, which made history as the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during WWII, would be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. The 422-0 vote to honor the unit follows a long-running campaign to recognize the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. The Senate passed the legislation last year. The unit, known in short as the Six Triple Eight, was tasked with sorting and routing mail for millions of American service members and civilians. Only a half-dozen of the more than 850 members are still alive. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was credited with solving a growing mail crisis during its stint in England and, upon their return, serving as a role model to generations of Black women who joined the military. But for decades, the exploits of the 855 members never got wider recognition. But that has changed, starting several years ago. Tap our link in bio to read more about the history and legacy of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. 📷: @apnews, U.S. Army Women's Museum