U.S. Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels stands in the center of a grassy field surrounded by contingents of women Navy Yeomen and Marine "Marinettes." He bids them farewell, as they are being officially released from active duty in accordance with the Naval Appropriations Act of 1919. Next, he dons his hat and steps forward to commence a final review of the women in formation. Among those accompanying him are: Assistant Navy Secretary, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Admiral William Sims (now President of the Naval War College), and Major General George Barnett, Commandant of the Marine Corps. They walk past a formation of Yeomen(F) commanded by a male Petty Officer sailor, and continue toward a contingent of women marines. Camera focuses,next, on Yeomen(F) marching in review. During the review, Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is seen speaking to Admiral Sims. Civilian spectators stand in the background. Next, the women marines march in review. The final scene shows Daniels and Roosevelt conversing as they pose with women Marinettes, a young Navy Admiral, and and a Yeomen(F) color guard. All relax and disburse as the ceremony ends.
German raider comes in for repairs with survivors Eitel Fredrick in Germany. A ship in the sea. Children stand along with men on ship. Man smokes. Smoke from the steamer.
President Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrive to inaugurate a military camp for training women of Chevy Chase, Washington. Women and military officers stand on the field. President and his wife arrive. They walk amidst the women and officers. They raise the flag.
Officers and delegates in a room at United States. Some delegates read a paper. Other delegates sit. They write on papers. Officers load some goods in a vehicle in front of a building. Delegates sit in the vehicle. The vehicle on the street.
Field service volunteers in France. A volunteer shaves in the field. Another washes his face. Other volunteers get ready in the field. They take their food. Officers talk amongst themselves. Volunteers stand in line. House in the field. Officers come out of the house. They talk amongst themselves.
People stand in a farm aside a street in France. Officers come out of vehicles along with field service volunteers. They walk on the street. Vehicle follows them. Ambulances in line. Soldiers walk on the street. Vehicles parked on the street. Other vehicles pass by on the street. Buildings asides the street.