Women Marines Association GA-1 Dogwood Chapter
Posted in: WMAWMA GA-1 – Dogwood of Atlanta Great news, the Georgia Dogwood Chapter of Atlanta (GA-1) is back!! Our chapter has been re-established through the ongoing efforts of our women Marines in the greater Atlanta-area. Our chapter was first organized in December of 1971 and was active for many years. Unfortunately, attendance declined because of logistical
Women Marines Association CA-7 Edith Macias Vann Southern California
Posted in: WMAWMA News From Around the States January saw CA-7 members picking up right where they left off in December: busy. At our January meeting, planning for the 76th Anniversary of the Women’s Reserve continued, and we set the tone for the remainder of the year until June when we break for the summer. In February,
WMA Orange County Marines
Posted in: WMAWMA Orange County CA Members-At-Large Orange County CA Members-At-Large Guess who made her first impromptu meeting with the first WMA Chapter she ever belonged to? Yup! President Rhonda LeBrescu-Amtower celebrated our 76th Anniversary with some of CA-5’s remaining members…from the left: Rhonda; Patricia Singer; Sonia Gryske; Eileen Sampson; Ellie Fox; Valorie Lephart; Cheryl Garbett; and
Martha Juanita Greenway-Guin
Posted in: History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WWIIRemembering Our WWII Marines By Donald E. Williams I would like you to know about my Aunt who was a US Marine during WWII Martha Juanita Greenway-Guin Born: 1 July 1921, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina Died: 29 October 2008, Henderson, Vance County, North CarolinaShe went by “Juanita” 1946 – Separated – Martha Juanita Greenway separated from the
The Tightrope Project
Posted in: WMABy: Dayna Wheeler The Tightrope Project offers simple tweeks in our day to day thoughts can dramatically improve the outlook of the individual facing a myriad of emotional issues from self esteem to addiction and beyond. My passion for helping those with PTSD comes from my own experience with not only PTSD but poorly managed
Women Marines Association CA-3 San Francisco Bay Area
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationCA-3 – Greater San Francisco Bay Area Greetings from the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. In January, CA-3 celebrated the New Year at a meeting hosted by CA-3 members Susan Johnston and Nell Marie Forsey. At the meeting hosted by CA-3 Vice President and Treasurer Kathy Wright in February, we celebrated the Anniversary of the
Women Marines Association CA-2 San Diego County
Posted in: WMAReprinted from ‘Nouncements CA-2 – San Diego County February 9th was the luncheon for the 76th Anniversary of the USMC Women’s Reserves. Members of CA-2 joined CA-7 to celebrate the anniversary. A lovely luncheon was followed by a message from our National President, Rhonda Amtower and a presentation on Sgt Reckless, a hero who served
Active Duty and IRA Contributions
Posted in: WMABy Wendy Woodward As a servicemember, can I contribute to an IRA? Answer: You may contribute to an IRA if you’re a member of the armed forces. The rules that apply to servicemembers regarding IRA contributions and distributions generally are the same rules that apply to civilians. You’re allowed to contribute up to $5,500 to
Young Marines National Foundation Celebrates American Heroes
Posted in: WMAThe Young Marines National Foundation created a national volunteer initiative to honor and celebrate our fallen Marine Heroes. Washington, DC, July 29, 2019 –(PR.com)– The Young Marines National Foundation is partnering with the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation to create a day of national service to honor fallen heroes. In the first year, Young Marines placed