(i) Thousands of US women took part in the Vietnam War, mostly in support services and most went as volunteers. (ii) They participated as air traffic controllers, intelligence officers, weather monitors, clerks, medical support, communications and many other roles, but around 90% served as nurses. (iii) In 1965-1975 women formed 70% to 80% of the total youth workers on the Ho Chi Minh trail. They carried thousands of kilograms of cargo weapons and food and guarded key points on the trail. They also built airstrips and neutralised numerous bombs.