The Army Nurse Corps has played a significant role in Black history as African American women have made important contributions as nurses in the military. One notable figure is Major Charity Adams Earley, who became the first African American woman to be commissioned as an officer in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. Major Earley led the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black female battalion to serve overseas during the war.

In the face of discrimination and segregation, Black nurses in the Army Nurse Corps persevered and demonstrated their professionalism and dedication to caring for their fellow service members. Despite facing challenges and discrimination, many Black nurses in the Army Nurse Corps have made valuable contributions to military healthcare and have helped pave the way for future generations of African American nurses in the armed forces.