Women’s Health Transition Training
Posted in: WMAVA health services for women leaving the military BY: Hans Petersen The number of women in the military has increased over the last few decades. As a result, the number of women Veterans also has increased. VA wants those women who are transitioning out of the military to know about the many specialized health care
Bastogne Half Marathon
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WMA 2020 – 2022 Nominations Open
Posted in: WMANominations for the WMA Board Do you have what it takes to serve on the National Board? Do you want to make a difference in your organization? Now is the time to step up and run for an elected position. As we look forward to the Biennial Convention and Professional Development Symposium this fall in
The WMA Emergency Grant Program
Posted in: WMAWMA has established an Emergency Fund for Veterans who have short-term emergency financial needs, such as skills training, loss of support, severe illness, and catastrophic accidents. It is a one time per person grant, limited to no more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). Application for the grant must be made by a detailed letter from
Bettie Pruden Lerdall
Posted in: WMABettie Pruden Lerdall, 96, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice of the Valley (AZ) on January 14, 2020. She was born on July 21, 1923 and raised in Alameda, CA. On her 20th birthday, she enlisted in the Marines and became a platoon sergeant and drill instructor at Camp Lejeune, NC. Known as
United States Marine Corps Women Reserve Anniversary
Posted in: WMAOn 13 February 2020, collectively we celebrate the 77th Anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (WR). On this day, the first woman to enlist in the WR was Lucille Ellen McClarren. Her active duty starting salary was $50 a month plus a $200 allowance for uniforms. She went to Hunter College
2020 National Memorial Day Parade
Posted in: WMAWomen Marines Association Seeks Participants for the 2020 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. National Parade is Highly Attended, Widely Televised The Women Marines Association is seeking members to participate in the annual National Memorial Day Parade to be held in Washington, D.C., May 25, 2020, at 2 p.m. Active duty, Reserve, retired and
WMA Giving Tuesday
Posted in: WMAIn 2012 a simple idea of giving back turned into a movement across the globe of generosity. Giving came in all forms you can think of. From random acts of kindness, helping a neighbor to making donations to your favorite organizations. Giving Tuesday is a great time to make a donation to WMA. Your donation
Elizabeth Whitbeck, early Marine Corps veteran, dies at 98
Posted in: WMANOVEMBER 11, 2019 ERIC ROPER – THE STAR TRIBUNE Female uniforms weren’t yet available when Liz Whitbeck enlisted in the newly formed Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943. But she joined enthusiastically, a trait she carried forward later in life as she made her mark on many Minneapolis civic institutions. Whitbeck, a veteran who became known
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Women Marines Association Birthday Message
Posted in: WMA244th Marine Corps Birthday This time of year, all Marines no matter where we are around the globe take this opportunity to stop and celebrate the unique history of our Corps. Whether we are still serving on active duty or we are Veteran Marines, we continue to reach out to renew the ties that bind
Women Reserves Monument
Posted in: WMA Women Reserves Monument – Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego The Women Marines Association, CA-2 San Diego County is on a mission. It is only with your help that they can bring this monument into reality. They are providing a memorial monument to honor the World War II Women Reserves on Marine Corps Recruit