MARINES: A Few Good Women
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Role Models
Posted in: WMAJuly 28, 2010 Southern W.Va. women serve as true role models for younger generation By KATE COIL Bluefield Daily Telegraph Part of my morning routine, whether I’m in the office or not, is taking a look at all of the major news sites to see what is going on in this wide world of ours.
Marine husband, wife reunite in Afghanistan
Posted in: WMACAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan-Sgt. Jennifer Estrada, assigned to the female engagement team, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, adjusts the chevron ranks on her husband, Staff Sgt. Jonadam Costilloe, currently assigned as the I Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) air liason, Camp Dwyer. Costilloe reunited with his wife of five months for his promotion ceremony held at Camp
What It Means To Be A US Marine
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Tip of the spear: Marines graduate Corporals Course in Afghanistan
Posted in: WMACAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan-Cpl. Chelsey Young, 20, from Westland, Mich., recites the Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed during a Corporals Course graduation ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 17. Young was named the honor graduate in her class of 30 students. She earned an average grade of 99, narrowly beating the runner-up by .75 points., Sgt. Brandon Owen,
New Veteran Home Honors Fallen Marine
Posted in: WMAWhen the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks put the nation on edge, Holly Ann Charette couldn’t sit by and do nothing. It wasn’t in her nature. “She felt a deep sense of patriotism and she wanted to make a difference,” recalled her mother, Regina Roberts. Before long, she enlisted in the Marine Corps, and the former
Women in the Corps
Posted in: WMAI spent 6 years in the United States Marine Corps and have to say it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. When I first told my parents about my decision they had mixed feelings, my father seemed happy but my mother had reservations. I should say, perhaps some of that
Latest Molly Marines
Posted in: WMAHere is our latest installment of Molly Marines who graduated boot camp at Parris Island July 2, 2010. PFC Ashley McDonald, Platoon 4020, O Company, Monmouth, ME “Growing up I had always believed that every citizen who loves this country should give back to it in some way. My way is to serve in the
Former Marine Remembers Attack
Posted in: WMAGIRARD – Although it was her day off, Betty “B.J.” Lintela happened to be at the American Consolate in Karachi, Pakistan, finishing up some paperwork. That was in November 1979, not long after Iranian militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran Nov. 4 and took some 70 Americans captive. The young Marine, whose job it
Arizona Female Marine Engages Invaluable Afghan Population
Posted in: WMASgt. Guadalupe Rodriquez hands snacks to a family waiting to receive medical care during a women’s medical engagement held outside Combat Outpost Riley, July 10. Rodriquez is assigned to the female engagement team, Regimental Combat Team 7. This is her second deployment, first to Afghanistan. Rodriquez, 29, is from Sells, Ariz. Story by Sgt. Heidi
WMA Welcomes Iwakuni Torii Chapter
Posted in: WMAIwakuni forms local WMA chapter, keeps legacy of female Marines alive 7/16/2010 By Cpl. Kristin E. Moreno, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — The Iwakuni Torii Chapter here was recently recognized as an official chapter of the Women Marines Association. The WMA is a non-profit veteran organization established in 1960
TOP Shot
Posted in: WMAJuly 16, 2010 BY MIKE THOMAS Staff Reporter The first gun Tara Poremba ever fired was an M-16 military rifle. She was only 18, a Marine Corps newbie nervously making her way through boot camp. Wielding that weapon came naturally. I think I was more surprised at seeing what I was able to do with