Molly at the Museum
Posted in: Awards, Conflicts, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WWIIThe Molly Marine was dedicated on Nov. 10th, 1943 at the height of World War Two. Molly was commissioned by a local Marine recruiter, Marine Tech Sergeant Charles Gresham, with the goal of helping to recruit women during wartime. Molly was the first monument dedicated to women who had or were serving America. Enrigues Alferez a well
Raising Molly
Posted in: WMAThe Young Marines and the Women Marines Association (WMA) collaborated to raise the final $50,000 for “Molly Marine,” a statue that honors the unique history of the women of the Marine Corps. The check was presented on Friday, April 19, to the leaders of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation – Lieutenant General Robert R. Blackman
Operations Heroes Connect
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, WMAOperation Heroes Connect is a nonprofit organization that partners volunteer service members and veterans with at risk youth as well as serves that community through volunteer work. It was founded in August 2011 by GySgt Tawanda Hanible (USMC), an active duty service member. Operation Heroes Connect was incorporated in the state of Virginia on
Michigan Marine Helps RCT
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Media, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, WMABy Sgt Ned Johnson CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan— Before a deployment, Marines train with their units, establish relationships and build camaraderie. But one Marine prepared for her deployment with one unit, but was transferred to a different unit once she arrived here. Cpl. Sasha Savage, a supply noncommissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 7, deployed with
Parris Island 70th Anniversary Celebration 2013
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Events, History, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Membership, Military, Physical Fitness, Professional Development, Training, USMC, Values, WMAMarch 2013 started off with the sights and sounds of Parris Island. Fourth Battalion was the perfect location to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (officially on February 13, 2013) and kick-off Women’s History Month. It was an honor to represent WMA during this memorable 70th year milestone.
General Motors Supports our Active Duty and Veterans
Posted in: Events, Family, Military, veterans, WMA, WWIIGeneral Motors has supported the military for nearly a century, starting before WWI Nearly 60,000 GM employees have served in the US military, including 28 who are deployed right now Today GM employs nearly 5000 veterans including Chairman and CEO, Dan Akerson In June of this year, GM and the GM Foundation announced our contribution of