1943 : More than 310.000 women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry 1943 : Women's Auxiliary Army Corps received full military status 1942-05 : Introduction of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps 1943-05-29 : The Saturday Evening Post published a cover image of Rosie 1945 : ~1/4 woman worked outside the home 1977 : Women's Airforce Service Pilots received full military status