Molly Marines Scott and Windsor
Posted in: 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 First Sergeant an Angel to the Fallen
Posted in: WMAMilitary members across the country are assigned with the tough duty as Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) … they are the ones who have the tough duty of informing parents, siblings and spouses that they’re military member has died. Here’s a beautifully told story about First Sergeant Amber Kash’s experiences telling three families about their
Women Marines Juggle the Challenges of Motherhood and Military Responsibilities
Posted in: WMAIt’s following is a story familiar to Woman Marines (and other women serving in the military) from all over the country. With Mother’s Day just behind us, it’s worthwhile to pause and acknowledge that not only do these tough ladies embrace the daily challenges of being a United States Marine and all that entails, but
Staff sergeant becomes first female Marine to attend coveted HALO course
Posted in: WMAPlay slideshow Save all photos Want to save all these photos at once? Learn how Online pictures are available for 30 days 5/5/2010 By Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis, 2nd Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. There are very few airborne-qualified Marines. Even fewer of those devil dogs happen to be female. So
Lady Marines
Posted in: Training, Video, WWIIProduced by the Marine Corps Photographic Section of the Marine Corps Schools, this documentary on the formation of the Marine Corps Womens Reserve in 1943 was included on the show “2nd Reel” a public access show from Athens Georgia in the late 1990’s. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6osNgVZDt0] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbEkE7foQbc]
From Active Duty Marine to College Student
Posted in: veteransThis is not a story about the hardships and troubles of becoming a civilian again.For me, the transition from an active duty Marine to a civilian felt like starting an indefinitely long vacation and eight months after my EAS, it still feels the same way. College sometimes has its own unpleasantness but unlike the active
Semper Fi
Posted in: WMADebra Drummond | MichiganMoves 248-974-6210 Sent from my Blackberry Posted via email from Women Marines on the web