Mary Palazzolo WMA Member of the Week
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Membership, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, Volunteer, WMA, WMA Chapters, Women Marines AssociationMary Palazzolo is a life member of WMA joining first with the Motor City Chapter located in Michigan in the late 70’s. Her career started with 8A 1974 at Parris Island, SC WRTC. After active duty she joined the Marine Corps Reserves serving at Broadhead Naval Amory in Detroit and in Lansing. In 1990 she
WMA Meet Our Member
Posted in: Awards, Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, WMA Chapters, Women Marines Association, WWIIRoberta “Randy” Tidmore Randy was one of 18,000 women who joined the Marines by that year. While comprising just 4 percent of the Marines, women worked as clerks, mechanics, and aerial gunnery instructors, among other jobs, and they helped pave the way for more than 1 million women who have since served in the U.S.
WMA Member of the Week
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Membership, Military, Personal Stories, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA ChaptersBettie Glassey Life Member WA-3 Bettie Glassey was nominated by Peggy Reiber. Reiber states: I would like to nominate Bettie Glassey, WA-3 President as our member of the week. She has been a life member of WMA and has served as President for WA-3 for over 10 years. In addition to all she does for
The Importance of Belonging to WMA
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Membership, Military, Personal Stories, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA ChaptersBy: Valerie Johnson When I joined the Women Marine Association, it brought a new form of life to me Valerie Johnson In 1984, something spectacular happened, I became one of the 8% women called the United States Marines. I am the daughter of two very loving parents who expect nothing less except excellence from me.
WMA Presidential Initiative 2021
Posted in: Events, Life After the Corps, Membership, Military, Values, veterans, Volunteer, WMA, WMA ChaptersIn the last quarter of 2021, WMA National President, Rhonda Amtower invited all members to get involved in their communities. Amtower encouraged WMA Chapters and WMA Members at large to help fill food pantries the support our communities in which they live. Many answered the call. VA-3 Hampton Roads chapter led the pack. They collected
Viva Las Vegas
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Professional Development, veterans, WMAExploring Our Las Vegas Convention The excitement is building as we continue to bring you another fantastic convention. The convention team is working hard to assure that your 2022 convention experience is among your top trips this year. On the 29th you can start checking in and then take a minute to say hello at
The State of the Association
Posted in: WMAJanuary 2022 State of the Association Happy New Year! Can you believe we finally made it to 2022? Even though we have all faceda challenging year, we are ready to think about positive resolutions for the New Year. WMA hasso much to look forward to as we begin to implement our vision to make WMA
Who Are the Victims of Your Bad Habits
Posted in: UncategorizedWho Are the Victims of Your Bad Habits? By ANGIE MORGAN of LEADSTAR What are your bad habits? Come on … you know you’ve got them. To explore further, take a look at the list below: Too impatientTalks over othersBlames others for personal failuresToo quick to judgePassive aggressive when angryCan’t control your temperNot prepared for
WMA – A New Look – UPDATED
Posted in: Female Marine, Marine Corps, Membership, Social Media, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA Chapters, Women Marines AssociationAs you know WMA has been working on bringing our association a fresh new look. You voiced your opinion and WMA listened. As you can see we changed the red color to reflect our Marine Corps heritage. For our chapters/members that have questions here are a few facts. If you have other questions that are
WMA REBRANDING EVENT
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, WMA, WMA History, Women Marines AssociationWMA Rebranding Launch The WMA National Board of Directors recently received a brief and approved the rebranding concept achieved by TOKY our branding partner. We are now excited to invite you to a webinar where we will share with you the finalized results from our rebranding efforts. On Saturday, August 21st at 4 pm ET,
Riley Compton
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Professional Development, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMarine, Wife, Olympic Hopeful 1st Lt Riley Compton was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Compton played four years there and graduated with a degree in Political Science. During her freshman year of college she met a Marine Officer Recruiter and
SSgt Genevieve Julia Mazan WWII USMCWR 1943-1945
Posted in: WMASSgt Genevieve Mazen Michaels will be 100 years young on 12 April. Her family would love for her to get at least 100 cards. Jean served 1943 to 1945 and was in the second class at Hunter College. Cards and/or Marine Corps related items can be sent to her at: Jean Michals 3434 South Blvd.,