Barbara Hoadley
Posted in: Boot Camp, Events, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, Women Marines AssociationUSMC Enlisted in 1950 Greetings from Clovis, CA. My name is Barbara Hoadley and I am a proud WMA Life Member #379. I recently attended the WMA Convention in Las Vegas and have also attended conventions in Buena Park, Minnesota, and Charleston as well as the Memorial Dedication in October 1997. These events have given
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
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,
The New Women Marines Association Interim Board
Posted in: Awards, Events, Female Marine, Professional Development, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationBy Rhonda Amtower I am proud to work together with our new 2020-2021 Board of Directors (BOD). Despite the convention cancellation, the outgoing and incoming BODs met yesterday, 5 Sept to conduct the business of WMA. During the outgoing BOD meeting, we closed out final business of this BOD to include the presentation of the
WMA 2020 Convention Cancellation
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Military, Professional Development, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationCANCELLATION of the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium After due consideration of the current pandemic situation, the decision has been made to CANCEL the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium scheduled 3 – 7 September 2020 IN OMAHA NEBRASKA. This decision is based on the COVID-19 pandemic due to concerns for the
WMA and Covid-19
Posted in: Events, Family, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Membership, Military, Physical Fitness, USMC, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationA Message From the WMA National President Marines, In these uncertain times, we understand the angst and worry many of our members and their families are going through. Here in Virginia, my husband and I have self-quarantined at home and fortunately, we are not symptomatic and are firm in our belief that we will come
Women Marines Association CA-3 San Francisco Bay Area
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationCA-3 – Greater San Francisco Bay Area Greetings from the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. In January, CA-3 celebrated the New Year at a meeting hosted by CA-3 members Susan Johnston and Nell Marie Forsey. At the meeting hosted by CA-3 Vice President and Treasurer Kathy Wright in February, we celebrated the Anniversary of the
PFC Ashe L. Rodriguez
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Events, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Molly Marines, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4016 Private First Class Ashe L. Rodriguez John F. Kennedy once said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”. Choosing to be a Marine is my way of giving back to my family, my friends, and more importantly my country. Therefore,
Meet Molly Marine
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, USMC, veterans, Women Marines AssociationMeet Molly Marine 9 October 2015 Molly Marine LA-1 cordially invites you to pay a visit to the Big Easy (New Orleans, LA) where you will have the pleasure of meeting a picturesque beauty: the original Molly Marine. She proudly stands on the corner of Canal Street and Elk Place– the first statue of a
WI Marines
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMAWI-1 Wisconsin Women Marines Chapter Looking back at a great convention, perhaps only three WMA, WI-1 members were able to attend but they had a wonderful time. Of course our OohRah president kept spirits high. Seeing old friends is always a highlight but the meetings were informative and inspiring. Commandant General James Amos kicked off
LA-1 Molly Marine Chapter
Posted in: Awards, Events, Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationLA-1 A Chapter on the Move By: Melanie Young August started out with a bang, being one of the most exciting and best meetings ever! We decided to have the meeting at the Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home in New Orleans, where our eldest member, Marian Landry (94) resides. There were 27 in attendance!