Molly Marine A.T. Kramer
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4010 Private First Class Anne T. Kramer I have learned many lessons throughout recruit training but the most important is to never take anything for granted. Every day is a blessing and I try to live each day giving all that I can give. I am very honored to be named Molly
Molly Marines 2015 4008 4009 N Co
Posted in: Awards, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Training, USMC, WMA4008 & 4009 November Co This award is presented to one recruit, chosen by her peers, in each graduating platoon that has demonstrated qualities of an exemplary Marine. This is the only award given by WMA in the name of Molly Marine. A certificate, photo of Molly Marine as well as Molly Marine commemorative
MollyMarine K.L.Pillitteri
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4009 Private First Class Kortney L. Pillitteri What is a Molly Marine and what qualities does she possess? A Molly Marine is someone who strives to display the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment at all times. A Molly Marine is not a perfect Marine but a humble one; she
MollyMarine A.M.Crawford
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4008 Private First Class Alyshia M. Crawford In my mind, the Molly Marine is a recruit who gives everything they can each and every day to not only better themselves as an individual future Marine, but to also better their peers in the platoon with them. Being a Molly Marine corresponds to
The Bridge Between
Posted in: Boot Camp, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, veteransThe Era of the Bridge Between Old and New BY: Corrina J. Martell (Sgt USMC 1978-1983) The mid 1970’s to mid 1980’s was a marked time of transition for women in the Marine Corps. At a glance, the woman Marine of the mid 70’s to mid 80’s may not have looked much different than her
June Eleanor Harris
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WWIIJune Eleanor Harris A Tribute to the Founder of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of Women Marines Association By: Marti Raney June Harris, WWII veteran from 1943 – 1945 and lifetime member #16 of the WMA, was transferred to her final duty station on October 16, 2014 at the ever young age of 93. She
Noteworthy Women Marines
Posted in: Conflicts, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, WMA History, Women Marines Association, WWI, WWIIDid you know? By Nancy Wilt Did you know that two women Marines had been held as prisoners of the Japanese prior to United States declaring war on Japan? Charlotte Day Gower was the Dean of Women at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, China during the initial Japanese attack on the city. Charlotte has
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!
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!
Mary Bacon Hale
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association, Women of the Corps History ProjectMary Bacon Hale 1921-2014 (Leisure Village, Camarillo CA) Just touching the life led by Mary Peterson Bacon Hale was a unique event. Mary was born at Fort Sheridan, IL, into the family of Adolph Peterson, US Army. Born of noble birth, her father escaped Russia as did his brothers just prior to the Russian Revolution.
Florence Folks Moore
Posted in: Conflicts, History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, WMA, Women Marines Association, WWIIFLORENCE KATHERINE (FOLKS) MOORE DOB – February 11, 1915, Ashland Kansas The Marine Corps was the last of the services to open its ranks to women in World War ll. During the last months of World War l some 305 women had been enlisted for clerical duties and coyly called “Marinettes”. A Women’s