A Family Tradition
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Family, Life After the Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Values, veterans, WMABy Soledad Kennedy My daughter Jessica Jean Kennedy graduated from Marine Corps boot camp on January 18, 2013. She carries with her a proud military heritage and love of country. I am a Marine and President of Women Marines Association Central Coast CA-11. I am one of the Toys for Tots coordinators for Marine Corps League 1340.
Native American Women Warriors
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, ValuesBy Arlene Duncan I am Arlene Duncan, a Marine Veteran and a proud member of Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Minnesota. I joined Native American Women Warriors in December 2012, and in January I had the great honor of representing the Marine Corps, tribe and family in the 2013 Inaugural Parade. Native American Women Warriors was
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
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