History of the USMC Women Reserves
Posted in: History, Military, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectThe Marine Corps was strictly male until World War II except for 305 Marine Reservists (F), popularly termed “Marinettes,” who served during World War I. By 1942, unprecedented manpower demands of the two-front war led to personnel shortages. Although Corps Commandant, General Thomas Holcomb opposed recruiting women, he followed the example of the Army, Navy
Our Marines, Memorial Day and Beyond
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Fallen Warrior Women, Female Engagement Teams, Iraq, Military, Personal Stories, Scholarships, Values, veterans, WMAThe reasons for joining the Marine Corps is unique to each Marine. Their love of family, Country, and Corps culminated with each making the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The rolls read clearly of honor, courage and dedication. Major Megan McClung, Capt Jennifer Harris, Sgt Jeannette Winters, Cpl Jennifer Parcell, Cpl Ramona Valdez, LCpl’s
Women Marines Association 27th Biennial Convention and Professional Development Conference
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Events, Female Engagement Teams, History, Military, Professional Development, USMC, veterans, WMAEvent: Women Marines Association 27th Biennial Convention and Professional Development ConferenceWhen: August 31 – September 4th 2012 Where: Hyatt Regency Penn’s Station, Philadelphia, PA Press Release For Immediate Action Press Release For Immediate Action Since 1918, American women have answered their country’s call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation
WA and MCA Announce Essay Contest
Posted in: Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectApril 2, 2012 – 9:00am – July 15, 2012 – 5:00pm is the entry time. The Marine Corps Association and Foundation (MCA&F), in coordination with the Women Marines Association (WMA), is looking for military personnel—active duty, retired, Reserve, or veterans—and civilians employed by the Department of Defense to enter an educational essay contest. The essay must
The Best of the Season
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, WMABay State Chapter MA-1 held their annual Christmas party and meeting at the Adams Inn in North Quincy, MA on December 4, 2011 at 1200. Everyone brought in donations for Toys for Tots, our Veteran’s Hospitals, cards for Morgan and donations for the homeless. Our special guest was Lorna Dupouy, Area Director. WWII Marine Ruth
Happy Thanksgiving From Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson Hey everyone, I’m just getting back from what we call reset. Female marines can not be with an infantry unit for longer than 45 days at a time. So the FET comes together and do additional training and classes every 45 days or so. Each of the two women FET
Hello from Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson 11Nov2011 Wow. it really has been a not very interesting week. The Marines that are here now will be leaving soon and new Marines are already arriving. And…our linguist is on much deserved vacation in Hawaii for two weeks. She has been here for 9 months. So needless to say we
Life as a FET 2
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, Military, ValuesBy Sgt T. Wilson We have had some interesting experience since I last wrote. We had to go console the family of a village elder that was killed hours prior. It was extremely sad. I was really nervous. This was the same house I made bread, so we had been there before and started to
A World Away
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, Military, USMCSgt T. Wilson is part of the Female Engangement Team (FET) in Afghanistan. Its been almost two weeks since we started doing the job of the Female Engagement Team and I have already seen enough to greatful 10x over for all we have in the U.S. Life is so different for the people
Lucille Ellen McClarren The FIRST woman Marine 1943
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectRecently I have had the great pleasure to be exchanging emails with Betty Harper the niece of Lucille McClarren. In her quest to know more about her Aunt and her illustrious career she has shared a bit with us in hopes that others who knew her will share memories of Lucille with her. Below are
Living History: Quantico docent shares the legacy of women Marines
Posted in: History, Military, USMC, veterans, WMABy Master Sgt. Sal Cardella TRIANGLE, Va. (March 14) — Her still-dazzling baby blue eyes and brilliant smile seemed even brighter as she talked about joining the Marine Corps during World War II. A thick New England accent flavored the quick pace of her speech, emphasizing her point with laughter, sometimes a hushed tone and
February 1944 The Grand Rapids Platoon
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, WWIIOn February 12, 1944, 29 women left Grand Rapids, Mi to go to Camp Lejuene, NC. Now over 67 years later Phyllis Savio Barnard Lee is trying to track down who is left from this Michigan Platoon. By Phyllis Savio Lee It was Sunday morning, Dec 7, 1941. My family radio was on and we