Warrior: The Making of A Female Marine
Posted in: Boot Camp, Personal Stories, Physical Fitness, Training, USMCBy Amber J. Cabrera “Move your butt, Cabrera!” The drill instructor shouted. Startled, I realized the precarious position I was in. I grabbed a thick, knotted rope hanging from the obstacle course. I held it with both hands, wrapped the end around my left foot and with all of my weight, pressed with my right foot
Living History: Quantico docent shares the legacy of women Marines
Posted in: History, Military, USMC, veterans, WMABy Master Sgt. Sal Cardella TRIANGLE, Va. (March 14) — Her still-dazzling baby blue eyes and brilliant smile seemed even brighter as she talked about joining the Marine Corps during World War II. A thick New England accent flavored the quick pace of her speech, emphasizing her point with laughter, sometimes a hushed tone and
February 1944 The Grand Rapids Platoon
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, WWIIOn February 12, 1944, 29 women left Grand Rapids, Mi to go to Camp Lejuene, NC. Now over 67 years later Phyllis Savio Barnard Lee is trying to track down who is left from this Michigan Platoon. By Phyllis Savio Lee It was Sunday morning, Dec 7, 1941. My family radio was on and we
From Molly Marine to OCS
Posted in: Boot Camp, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, WMABy 1stLt Catherine Carty, USMC I was born and raised in North Canton, Ohio, which is about an hour south of Cleveland. I am one of seven kids. My dad’s generation was drafted in Vietnam. However, I am the only one from my generation (20 total) in the military. Like many, I decided to join the
Commentary: The Few, The Proud, The Women Marines
Posted in: Events, Life After the Corps, Membership, WMABy: Parisa Fetherson MCB QUANTICO, Va. — Since women Marines are usually the minority in their section⁄unit, they don’t always get an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie, networking and mentoring with each other that their male counterparts enjoy on a regular basis. The Women Marines Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization comprised of women who
My Molly Marine Award
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, TrainingNovember 1975, when I was a young and eager 18 year old, I was selected by vote of the platoon to receive the Molly Marine Award. This award was given to the recruit which best exemplifies the spirit of Molly Marine and was the best example of a United States Marine. At the time, I