A World Away
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, Military, USMCSgt T. Wilson is part of the Female Engangement Team (FET) in Afghanistan. Its been almost two weeks since we started doing the job of the Female Engagement Team and I have already seen enough to greatful 10x over for all we have in the U.S. Life is so different for the people
Marine Corps Trained – Mission Ready Part 2
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, Values, veteransBy Michele Rager This is the second article in a series of articles describing my year of mission work in a Haitian orphanage. Please follow along as I describe how my Marine Corps training and experience help me to adapt and overcome the challenges of living in third-world conditions. So now I have been in
Marine Corps Trained – Mission Ready
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, ValuesMy Year In Haiti By Michele Rager This is the first in a series of articles describing my year of mission work in a Haitian orphanage. Please follow along as I describe how my Marine Corps training and experience help me to adapt and overcome the challenges of living in third-world conditions. When I tell
911 Remembrance: Igniting the Spirit of Unity
Posted in: EventsMy fellow Marines, This year marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks upon this great Country we all have served honorably. It was a terrible day in our most recent history. As the other infamous dates in our history we will once again stop and remember. We will mourn for those innocent lives lost. 3,063
Lucille Ellen McClarren The FIRST woman Marine 1943
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectRecently I have had the great pleasure to be exchanging emails with Betty Harper the niece of Lucille McClarren. In her quest to know more about her Aunt and her illustrious career she has shared a bit with us in hopes that others who knew her will share memories of Lucille with her. Below are
Molly Marines 11 May 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.
Molly Marines April 15, 2011
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
Warrior: The Making of A Female Marine
Posted in: Boot Camp, Personal Stories, Physical Fitness, Training, USMCBy Amber J. Cabrera “Move your butt, Cabrera!” The drill instructor shouted. Startled, I realized the precarious position I was in. I grabbed a thick, knotted rope hanging from the obstacle course. I held it with both hands, wrapped the end around my left foot and with all of my weight, pressed with my right foot
Living History: Quantico docent shares the legacy of women Marines
Posted in: History, Military, USMC, veterans, WMABy Master Sgt. Sal Cardella TRIANGLE, Va. (March 14) — Her still-dazzling baby blue eyes and brilliant smile seemed even brighter as she talked about joining the Marine Corps during World War II. A thick New England accent flavored the quick pace of her speech, emphasizing her point with laughter, sometimes a hushed tone and
February 1944 The Grand Rapids Platoon
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, WWIIOn February 12, 1944, 29 women left Grand Rapids, Mi to go to Camp Lejuene, NC. Now over 67 years later Phyllis Savio Barnard Lee is trying to track down who is left from this Michigan Platoon. By Phyllis Savio Lee It was Sunday morning, Dec 7, 1941. My family radio was on and we
From Molly Marine to OCS
Posted in: Boot Camp, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, WMABy 1stLt Catherine Carty, USMC I was born and raised in North Canton, Ohio, which is about an hour south of Cleveland. I am one of seven kids. My dad’s generation was drafted in Vietnam. However, I am the only one from my generation (20 total) in the military. Like many, I decided to join the
Commentary: The Few, The Proud, The Women Marines
Posted in: Events, Life After the Corps, Membership, WMABy: Parisa Fetherson MCB QUANTICO, Va. — Since women Marines are usually the minority in their section⁄unit, they don’t always get an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie, networking and mentoring with each other that their male counterparts enjoy on a regular basis. The Women Marines Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization comprised of women who