WMA TX-7 Takes the Lead

By Heather J. Broderson Filling a need at Camp Hope I spent some time today shopping for and delivering to the nearly 60 residents at Camp Hope. They are all combat veterans in interim housing, dealing with PTSD related issues. The TX7 Chapter of the Women Marines Association had provided a full BBQ meal and

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“Honoring the Past, Excellence for the Future”

Positive Changes for a new Decade From the Desk of Rhonda Amtower – WMA National President In light of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, we are facing challenges in all facets of our lives.  At times such as these, we must take care of ourselves, our families as well as continue to focus on the conduct

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WMA 2020 Convention Cancellation

CANCELLATION of the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium After due consideration of the current pandemic situation, the decision has been made to CANCEL the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium scheduled 3 – 7 September 2020 IN OMAHA NEBRASKA. This decision is based on the COVID-19 pandemic due to concerns for the

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Tabitha Bartley Marine Veteran

Former Marine Public Affairs Sergeant Gives Back to Community After EAS6th Marine Corps DistrictStory by Sgt. Joseph JacobFriday, March 27, 2020 “Don’t you mean that you did those things for the Marines, like as a civilian, not as a Marine? Do they even allow women in the Marines?” A look of puzzlement usually accompanied these

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Faces of MCIPAC – Sgt Vanessa Ramirez

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JAPAN 03.18.2020 Video by Cpl. Kameron Herndon Marine Corps Installations Pacific   We sat down with Sgt. Vanessa Ramirez, a 1371 combat engineer. Ramirez graduated from the rigorous Infantry Training Battalion and earned the Military Occupational Specialty of 0351 (Infantry Assaultman). Ramirez currently works as the range control Platoon Sergeant with Marine Corps Installations

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Marine Corps Cpl. Shannon Lilly

First female artillery chief and the first female artillery chief to fire an M777 howitzer. NORWAY 03.16.2020 Video by Matthew Hilborn Defense.gov       Marine Corps Cpl. Shannon Lilly, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force, talks about her work as an artillery chief during a live-fire range near Setermoen, Norway, March 4, 2020.

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Memorial Parade Cancellation

From Virginia Bueno, Coordinator, WMA 2020 National Memorial Day Parade  Marines: I just got word that this year’s parade has been cancelled due to the pandemic.  I cannot express how grateful I am to those who signed up to participate. We would have had a blast! There’s next year, of course, and I’m hopeful the

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