Molly Marine Presentation N Co 16 January 2013
Posted in: Boot Camp, Molly MarinesThe city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” November 10, 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
Molly Marine Oct 7, 2011
Posted in: Molly MarinesThe city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” November 10, 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 they have made to the Corps.
Honoring Our Marines
Posted in: WMAIn less than 1 month the pilgramage to Philadelphia will begin by several hundred women Marines. On their journey they will walk the path of generations of Marines to the spot where Tun Tavern once stood. It is expected close to 400 Marines from WWII to our active duty will converge on Penns Landing at
Molly Marines May 30, 2012
Posted in: Awards, Molly Marines, TrainingThe city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” November 10, 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 they have made to
Our Marines, Memorial Day and Beyond
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Fallen Warrior Women, Female Engagement Teams, Iraq, Military, Personal Stories, Scholarships, Values, veterans, WMAThe reasons for joining the Marine Corps is unique to each Marine. Their love of family, Country, and Corps culminated with each making the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The rolls read clearly of honor, courage and dedication. Major Megan McClung, Capt Jennifer Harris, Sgt Jeannette Winters, Cpl Jennifer Parcell, Cpl Ramona Valdez, LCpl’s
Women Marines Association 27th Biennial Convention and Professional Development Conference
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Events, Female Engagement Teams, History, Military, Professional Development, USMC, veterans, WMAEvent: Women Marines Association 27th Biennial Convention and Professional Development ConferenceWhen: August 31 – September 4th 2012 Where: Hyatt Regency Penn’s Station, Philadelphia, PA Press Release For Immediate Action Press Release For Immediate Action Since 1918, American women have answered their country’s call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation
WA and MCA Announce Essay Contest
Posted in: Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectApril 2, 2012 – 9:00am – July 15, 2012 – 5:00pm is the entry time. The Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F), in coordination with the Women Marines Association (WMA), is looking for military personnel—active duty, retired, Reserve, or veterans—and civilians employed by the Department of Defense to enter an educational essay contest. The essay must
The Best of the Season
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, WMABay State Chapter MA-1 held their annual Christmas party and meeting at the Adams Inn in North Quincy, MA on December 4, 2011 at 1200. Everyone brought in donations for Toys for Tots, our Veteran’s Hospitals, cards for Morgan and donations for the homeless. Our special guest was Lorna Dupouy, Area Director. WWII Marine Ruth
Happy Thanksgiving From Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson Hey everyone, I’m just getting back from what we call reset. Female marines can not be with an infantry unit for longer than 45 days at a time. So the FET comes together and do additional training and classes every 45 days or so. Each of the two women FET
Hello from Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson 11Nov2011 Wow. it really has been a not very interesting week. The Marines that are here now will be leaving soon and new Marines are already arriving. And…our linguist is on much deserved vacation in Hawaii for two weeks. She has been here for 9 months. So needless to say we
Life as a FET 2
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, Military, ValuesBy Sgt T. Wilson We have had some interesting experience since I last wrote. We had to go console the family of a village elder that was killed hours prior. It was extremely sad. I was really nervous. This was the same house I made bread, so we had been there before and started to