#waves II

[wubbywubwub]

Crydamoure Presents Waves II promo CD

https://www.discogs.com/release/778560-Various-Crydamoure-Presents-Waves-II

[hiraethminds]

made to be/meant to be

[abundance-of-fic-reblogs]

I still have not figured out how to screen record without getting the black screen so unfortunately you're gonna have to enjoy this poor quality video of Caracalla and his friends waving to each other 🥹

[vintagegeekculture]

Christopher Lee in "Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf" (1985)

[nights-at-crystarium]

✧✦✧ “Fragments” - episode 40 ✧✦✧

Long live the king.

New reader? episode list on tumblr | webtoon Read 4 more episodes: patreon | kofi

[illustratus]

Mayflower II on her sailing trials in the waters off Brixham, South Devon, April 1957 by Montague Dawson

[usnatarchives]

The WAVES of Change: Women's Valiant Service in World War II 🌊

When the tides of World War II swelled, an unprecedented wave of women stepped forward to serve their country, becoming an integral part of the U.S. Navy through the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) program. This initiative not only marked a pivotal moment in military history but also set the stage for the transformation of women's roles in the armed forces and society at large. The WAVES program, initiated in 1942, was a beacon of change, showcasing the strength, skill, and patriotism of American women during a time of global turmoil.

The inception of WAVES was a response to the urgent need for additional military personnel during World War II. With many American men deployed overseas, the United States faced a shortage of skilled workers to support naval operations on the home front. The WAVES program was spearheaded by figures such as Lieutenant Commander Mildred H. McAfee, the first woman commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Under her leadership, WAVES members were trained in various specialties, including communications, intelligence, supply, medicine, and logistics, proving that women could perform with as much competence and dedication as their male counterparts.

The impact of the WAVES program extended far beyond the war effort. Throughout their service, WAVES members faced and overcame significant societal and institutional challenges. At the time, the idea of women serving in the military was met with skepticism and resistance; however, the exemplary service of the WAVES shattered stereotypes and demonstrated the invaluable contributions women could make in traditionally male-dominated fields. Their work during the war not only contributed significantly to the Allies' victory but also laid the groundwork for the integration of women into the regular armed forces.

The legacy of the WAVES program is a testament to the courage and determination of the women who served. Their contributions went largely unrecognized for many years, but the program's impact on military and gender norms has been profound. The WAVES paved the way for future generations of women in the military, demonstrating that service and sacrifice know no gender. Today, women serve in all branches of the U.S. military, in roles ranging from combat positions to high-ranking officers, thanks in no small part to the trail blazed by the WAVES.

The WAVES program was more than just a wartime necessity; it was a watershed moment in the history of women's rights and military service. The women of WAVES not only supported the United States during a critical period but also propelled forward the conversation about gender equality in the armed forces and beyond. Their legacy is a reminder of the strength and resilience of women who rise to the challenge, breaking barriers and making waves in pursuit of a better world.

Read more: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2023/11/06/historic-staff-spotlight-eunice-whyte-navy-veteran-of-both-world-wars/

[vintagepromotions]

²American wartime recruitment poster for Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service US Navy (WAVES), the Marine Corps Women's Reserve (MCWR) and the Coast Guard Women's Reserve (SPARS) (1944). Artwork by Steele Savage.

[lxvepup]

All the little people

[figurecollection]

Gunner Figure by Wave, from Etrian Odyssey II

[hrteun]

i'll give — you all my life, my ★ seasons

ᨳ 𓈒 𖹭 🌊 𓂂 ׄ

[get-back-homeward]

…John hummed the melody of Paul’s new single, which he said he could not get out of his head. “It’s driving me crackers!”

Paul was the only musician who could scare him into writing great songs and vice versa.

From Fred Seaman’s Living On Borrowed Time (1991)

From Scotland Outside of New York [x]

[limbdolly]

Little Shop of Horrors, 1986 (details)

[monstrouscrew]

the reason, irrelevant

the colours, bright.

it's a hug for the merryman.

will you freeze or fight?

because the reason's irrelevant,

and the colours are deep,

just a hug for the merryman

to get them to sleep.

(ID in the alt text)

as tmblr likes to eat quality, some crops, w/o IDs, below the cut.

[c0rvin]

Light - Little Nightmares

From Day Two of 2024's Inktober. I had multiple prompt lists on the go and would look them over and pick something from one of them on that particular day that seemed interesting. I had a Rain World one planned for Day Three for Spearmaster, but never finished it, and it unfortunately never will be, since that file is on a cooked hard drive... oh well.

I think the lighting on this one was great, I remember having fun with that part.

[coffeestainedcamera]

Got sick and tired of binge-studying for professional licensing, so finally picked up Hades 2. Making absolutely disgusting damage-centric builds and clearing out rooms in moments hasn't gotten old lol. Supergiant is once again out here justifying me stanning them since age 11.

Also, it's very important to me that Mellie talks to animals. Like, they're family members and deserve to hear all the gossip too.