I was 17 years old when I first picked up a rivet gun. It was the summer of 1943, and I had started my first-ever job attaching sheet metal to the frames of airplane wings — mostly B-17s and B-29s, U.S. military aircraft used during the Second World War. -Mae Krier Read More
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Volume 27, Issue 3 – 3rd Quarter, 2026
Rosies in New Orleans! A wrap-up of the 2026 ARRA Convention The atmosphere was electric! Staff from the Higgins Hotel noticed. Docents, organizers, and visitors to the National World War II Museum noticed. Even the taxi drivers noticed. Everyone asked, “Who are these women?” Every event was filled with energy and joy, as people celebrated … read more »
31 WWII Rosies were honored in New Orleans. Photo courtesy of the National World War II Museum
31 WWII Rosies were honored in New Orleans. Photo courtesy of the National World War II Museum
New Orleans was amazing!
Every event was filled with energy and joy as ARRA honored 31 WWII Rosies and celebrated with them as they represented all Rosies in receiving the American Spirit Award from the National World War II Museum Foundation.
Volume 27, Issue 2 – 2nd Quarter, 2026
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ALL ROSIES! Rosies, YOU are named as recipients of The National World War II Museum’s 2026 AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD! To commemorate this special award, ARRA is partnering with the Museum to hold our 2026 ARRA Convention at the Museum in New Orleans on June 4-6, 2026 (Thurs—Sat), and we hope you … read more »
Volume 27, Issue 1 – 1st Quarter, 2026
BIG NEWS! Our 2026 ARRA Convention will be hosted by The National WW II Museum in New Orleans and some special honors for Rosies are planned!
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COME ONE, COME ALL!! THE ROSIE CONVENTION WILL BE IN NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 4-6!
COME ONE, COME ALL!! THE ROSIE CONVENTION WILL BE IN NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 4-6!
Rosie the Riveter Trust Mourns the Passing of Betty Reid Soskin, Trailblazing National Park Service Ranger and Civil Rights Leader
Our friends at the Rosie the Riveter Trust in Richmond, California shared the news that we have lost an inspiring Rose who was one of the founders and docents at the Rosie the Riveter National Historic Park.
Volume 26, Issue 4 – 4th Quarter, 2025
Announcing the 2026 ARRA Convention in New Orleans!
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Indomitable Rosies in Eugene, Oregon
Rosies Dorothy Key (99), Doreen Kilen (99.5) and Dolly Marshall (96), with Rosebud Yvonne Fasold as emcee, shared their stories with an appreciative crowd of about 80 people at the Lane County History Museum in Eugene, Oregon. One attendee wrote, “Those Rosies are indomitable!” (Photo by Wayne Parker)
2026 ARRA Convention in New Orleans!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS and SAVE THE DATE June 4-7, 2026: Come to New Orleans for the ARRA Convention! We will be sure to visit the National World War II Museum. More details will follow as the convention is planned, so stay tuned!
Congratulations “Strike a Pose” Winner
CONGRATULATIONS to STELLA of Ormond Beach, Florida! Stella, age 8, is one of the winners in the 2025 Seward Johnson photo contest. She was only 7 last spring when she entered the “Strike a Pose” competition as part of a school book report project that she did on Rosie Naomi Parker Fraley. Stella, you are … read more »