Overcoming Brand Stereotypes as a Female Veteran
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, Social Media, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association, Womens IssuesBy Tralene Hunston Women have been serving in the U.S. military for more than a century. As the years have passed, female service members’ roles, conflicts and responsibilities have shifted, ultimately progressing opportunities for the female service member. Today, female veterans make up 10% of the veteran population. However, while the female veterans’ population and the opportunities
Taking a Stand
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Sexual Harrassment, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Womens IssuesBy Sue Kaszynski I have always been an outspoken mouthy individual. Even as a kid I didn’t hesitate to argue with authority figures if I felt I was right. For some reason I never got into trouble for it. I’m not sure if it was because I only did it when I knew I was
The Painful Truth
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Womens IssuesBy Sue Kaszynski I was according to the nuns “pale, frail and puny”. I definitely had health issues. I didn’t like to eat. I could eat whatever I wanted and never gained weight. I had what the doctors originally called growing pains ( I would have such pain in my legs that my dad would
All In the Family
Posted in: Family, Female Marine, History, Korean, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, Vietnam, WMA, WWI, WWIIGenerations of Military Service Families carry strong traditions from generation to generation. It may be how they celebrate a holiday. It can be traditional foods from the countries of parents and before. Many celebrate generations of military service. We feature for you here some of those generations with our female Marine families.. From:Cheryl June Auth
Saying Goodbye
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationBy: Sue Kaszynski My plan for this blog was kind of doing an introduction ( which I did) then kind of tell a story of my life so you the reader had an idea how I have gotten here and how I have become the person I am today. But life happened. Something too important
Meet Sue
Posted in: Family, Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMAWarrior, Survivor, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Marine By Sue Kaszynski My name is Sue. I am Fred and Margaret’s daughter, Dave, Barb, Mary and Steve’s sister. I am a wife, mom , step mom ( step monster lol) and grandmother to 12 beautiful grandkids. But above all else I am me. For without me I can’t
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
The Power Within
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Professional DevelopmentThe Power Within By Brianna Renner “Hello?” “This is recruit Power.” “Cookie? I love you!” “ I have arrived safely at Parris Island.” “We love you so much!” “Please do not send any food or bulky items to me in the mail.” “Ok. I will write to you every day!” “I will contact you in
The Struggle, The Journey
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, WMAThe Struggle, The Journey Finding a Balance By: Ann Bernard Like many women, my struggles with my weight and self-image issues began at a young age. I was nine years old when I first started to diet and exercise. It didn’t take long before I had developed an eating disorder and found myself undereating and
The Women Marines Association 2016- 2018 Board
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Military, Professional Development, Values, veterans, WMAWe are pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the Women Marines Association (WMA). This is such a rich pool of talent that WMA will be reaching new levels in the next two years. These officers will be install in July in Portland, OR., at the Installation Banquet surrounded with family, friends, WMA Members
Biking Across America
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Military, Personal StoriesBiking Across America BY: Kristi Black Today, we are pleased to announce that one month from now, Kevin and I will start out on a new adventure! It really hasn’t hit us yet because we are still in Ecuador, and will be here until the end of April. It is true though, and ready or not, it’s
My Marine Corps Marathon Journey
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, RunningBy Deb Drummond A week ago, I ran the 40th Marine Corps Marathon, my first. I’d pretty much given up running when I got out of the Corps in 1980 because I didn’t have to anymore. Then 3 years ago after being divorced, I signed up for a half marathon, unsure at age 57 if