Molly Marine Best

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine Rios

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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An (unofficial) Recommended Reading List for Women Marine History During Women’s History Month

  Did you know that the Commandant of the Marine Corps has a recommended reading list for Marines? So does the First Lady of the Marine Corps (for military wives)? So does the Naval Institute?  Well, I got to thinking. Why not compile a recommended reading list for us Women Marine?  and what better month

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Paula Sarlls Honored

Paula Sarlls Civilian Marksmanship Award Winner The very last Civilian Marksmanship Award was presented on February 22, 2014 to American Legion Post 1992 member Paula Sarlls.  The ceremony was conducted by Congressman Mike Coffman, USMC (R) and a luncheon held afterwards at the Red Lion hotel (who graciously provided a beautiful cake for the luncheon!).   Shown in

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Molly Marine 12Feb2014 Plt 4005

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 12Feb2014 PLT 4004

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 26Feb2014 Plt 4006

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 26Feb2014 Plt4007

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Happy Anniversary, Women Marines!

      The Marine Corps OFFICIAL Birthday for all Marines still remains November 10. However,  Women Marines “in every clime and place”  like to acknowledge Feb 13 as the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Marine Corps Women’s Reserve during WWII.   Today marks the 71st Anniversary since women began serving in the

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Molly Marine N Co 22 Jan 2014

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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WMA Scholarship Winners 2013

The WMA Scholarship committee administers a program of grants. The number of these scholarships is determined by the annual earnings from the investments for these scholarships. Its purpose  Its purpose is to award grants to qualified applicants sponsored by WMA MEMBERS. These grants may be used at any accredited college, university or college level trade

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Helping our Veterans and Active Duty

The Women Marines Association (WMA) is so much more than your average group.  We are steeped in rich history and trailblazers and since our inception we have striven to take care of our own as well as other veterans in need. The WMA is a civilian non-profit veterans association comprised of women who have served

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