Pacific Force Closes In On Japanese 1945 Newsreel …and 1st Women Marines to Serve Overseas Arrive in Hawaii
Posted in: WMACheck out the Women Marines arrival at 3:23 into the newsreel [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZr60s2E7H8]
Molly Marines Bowens and Baer
Posted in: USMC, WMAIt was November 10, 1943, when the city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine.” A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly represents the countless contributions female Marines have made to
Marine Corps Boot Camp: The Transformation
Posted in: Training, VideoWhen the title of Marine is earned we all know that transformation is one that lasts forever. Do you have a story about your time in the Corps and how it transformed you into the person you area?
Fighting For Our Fighting Women | IBEW.org
Posted in: WMAKnoxville, Tenn., Local 760 member Lindsay Long serves on a national women’s veterans committee. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977 at age 17. When 17-year-old Lindsay Long enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps back in 1977, a woman’s role in the military was far different than it is today. “It was peacetime
The Old and the Young, Making a Difference for Tomorrow | LatinaStyle.com
Posted in: WMABy Brigadier General Angela Salinas, USMC Let me begin by thanking LATINA Style Magazine for the tremendous support of Latinas in the Military. I know of no other publication that embraces and recognizes the service of women in uniform in this manner. This issue celebrates the 2009 LATINA Style Distinguished Service Awardees, individuals representing their
Wonder how the Marine Corps views Social Media?
Posted in: WMAWhat are the characteristics of social media USMC? The Marine Corps encourages Marines to explore and engage in Social Media at a level they feel comfortable. Use sound judgment and common sense abiding by Core Values and UCMJ.Use common sense when using Social Media unofficially. Fine line when engaging in Social Media with subordinates and
Once A Marine…Always A Marine, with Semper Fidelis Chapel in the background overlooking the National Marine Corps Museum
Posted in: USMC, ValuesThe winding walk up to the chapel containing the words: Endurance … Loyalty … Knowledge … Courage … Unselfishness … Bearing … Enthusiasm … Integrity … Tact … Decisiveness … Initiative … Dependability … Judgment … Justice … Leadership … Teamwork … Loyalty … Determination … Confidence … Commitment. Etched into the windows of the
Women Marines Go To War during Vietnam
Posted in: Conflicts, Vietnam, WMAAt the National Marine Corps Museum Posted via email from Women Marines on the web
Oscar awarded in 1944 to 2nd Photographic Division headed by Maj Norman Hatch for coverage of 3-day battle for Tarawa in 1943 #Milblog
Posted in: WMAAt the National Marine Corps Museum near Quantico, VA Posted via email from Women Marines on the web
“Free A Man To Fight” and many other World War II posters at the National Marine Corps Museum
Posted in: Conflicts, WMA, WWIINear Quantico, VA Posted via email from Women Marines on the web
“Body and spirit I surrendered whole to harsh instructors-and received a soul” Rudyard Kipling, Epitaphs of War, 1919
Posted in: WMA“The Drill Instructor” in “Making Marines’ at the National Marine Corps Museum near Quantico, VA Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Posted via email from Women Marines on the web
Stepping Out of the Shadows
Posted in: veterans, Womens IssuesToday as I wrap up my visit to Washington, DC for the 2010 Milblog Conference, I made a sojourn to the Vietnam Memorial where the only other memorial dedicated to women who served in the military stands. The statue reflects the sacrifices of women and the ultimate sacrifice made by seven Army nurses and one