Women Marines to Invade Portland
Posted in: WMAWomen Marines Association 2016 Convention and Professional Development Conference 21-26 July 2016 Marines from all eras and areas will be coming to Portland to celebrate all generations of service. Those who attend will experience our camaraderie, they will meet those who open the doors for our Marines today and our future trailblazers. Portland is known
Changes to the Corps
Posted in: Boot Camp, History, Military, Personal StoriesWomen Marines – Changes to the Corps Drill Instructor Reunion Speech by MSgt. Brenda Moore (ret) When I was recruited in 1977, I was told by my recruiter that a Woman, was only 1/2 of a quota so they needed 2 women to make 1 quota. Pretty sure he wasn’t happy when I didn’t bring a friend
Biking Across America
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Military, Personal StoriesBiking Across America BY: Kristi Black Today, we are pleased to announce that one month from now, Kevin and I will start out on a new adventure! It really hasn’t hit us yet because we are still in Ecuador, and will be here until the end of April. It is true though, and ready or not, it’s
WMA Chapter Clippings
Posted in: UncategorizedWMA Arizona and California Chapter Clippings AZ-1 Arizona Roadrunner On February 11, 2016, Bettie (Pruden) Lerdall made a special visit to Southern California to spend time with Beatrice Ruth “BJ” (Zimmerman) Strong, her bunk mate from recruiting training in 1943. Their friendship, forged during their initial Marine Corps training, has lasted more than 70
Helen Laukes 1923 – 2016
Posted in: History, Personal Stories, USMCHelen H. Laukes WMA Past National President Helen H. Laukes, WMA Past National President (1988-1992) was born on December 4, 1923 in Evanston, Illinois to Marie and Anthony Hamen. She passed away on 1 February at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. Helen worked for Illinois Bell until she enlisted in the United States
Female Marine Officer Leaves Lasting Legacy
Posted in: Awards, Conflicts, Fallen Warrior Women, Female Marine, Iraq, Military, Scholarships, WMA, Women Marines AssociationFemale Marine Officer Leaves Lasting Legacy Almost a decade has past since the death of U.S. Marine Maj. Megan M. McClung but her legacy continues to grow with every year since her passing in 2006. By: Amy Forsythe Bureau Chief at AFN Pacific in Guam The phone call came on an average Wednesday to the
Remembering a Warrior
Posted in: WMABy Deb Drummond It’s been more than a month since I ran the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon. The more time that passes, the more surreal it seems…especially given the extraordinary event that it was. As I wrote in my 1 November post, I was blessed to have run 23+ miles of the race with Meagan
My Marine Corps Marathon Journey
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, RunningBy Deb Drummond A week ago, I ran the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, my first. I’d pretty much given up running when I got out of the Corps in 1980 because I didn’t have to anymore. Then 3 years ago after being divorced, I signed up for a half marathon, unsure at age 57 if
PFC Haley Hughes
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Molly Marines, Training, WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4021 Private First Class Haley B. Hughes Upholding the core values of honor, courage and commitment by doing what is right in the face of fear, morally and legally, having integrity and taking responsibility for all actions while holding others accountable is what makes a Molly Marine. By putting the
PFC Devin Phommachanh
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4027 Private First Class Devin Phommachanh The Molly Marine is someone who puts others before themselves, who sees the hardships as opportunities to become not only a better, Marine but a better person. She will always try to be the example and give all she has and push even more to
PFC Allison Drane
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4026 November Company Private First Class Allison M. Drane Someone without fail keeps a positive attitude and a mindset that drives through the toughest of challenges is someone who carries the title Molly Marine. Most know what Molly Marine is, but few know the impact she has on her peers. Her
PFC Dana C Beasley
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4025 Private First Class Dana C. Beesley When I first told my friends and family I was enlisting in the Marine Corps, my declaration was met with mixed emotions. Some of my family members were worried for my safety and some of my friends were simply surprised that this was