Those Yellow Footprints

Those Yellow Footprints by Lori Howard We stopped abruptly and a slight woman with a wide-brimmed hat pulled down to her eyes came screaming aboard as if she were hijacking the bus. The air brakes could not drown out her words: “Get off my bus! Get off my bus!” We filed out into the steamy

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Molly Marine PFC Kelly

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943. A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Little Marine’s Journal: Why I Joined the Marine Corps

by Anastasia Moreno Every Marine has a reason why they joined the Corps. I happened to have multiple reasons. A dead-end phone operator job. Surmounting student loan debts. Dumped by a spineless boyfriend. Homesickness. Losing focus. The list goes on. I was in Arizona for several years, going to college, doing some Army ROTC (a

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WMA 2014 Convention Tidbits Kansas City

Here is just about everything you need to know about the Kansas City, MO., WMA 2014 Convention area. The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is encompassed by Hallmark’s Crown Center, which offers 85 acres of shops, restaurants, and attractions. We are just steps from The LEGO-LAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Union Station and

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The Female Veteran

The Female Veteran Unique Service and Needs By Micaila Britto As you walk down the streets of your town every day, you see her there – a woman who might be attired as a business manager, health care worker, or any number of other skilled professionals. You think that she probably is someone’s mother, daughter, sister,

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Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Marine, Iraq, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, Women Serving in Combat, Womens Issues

Molly Marine Best

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Paula Sarlls Honored

Paula Sarlls Civilian Marksmanship Award Winner The very last Civilian Marksmanship Award was presented on February 22, 2014 to American Legion Post 1992 member Paula Sarlls.  The ceremony was conducted by Congressman Mike Coffman, USMC (R) and a luncheon held afterwards at the Red Lion hotel (who graciously provided a beautiful cake for the luncheon!).   Shown in

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Molly Marine 12Feb2014 Plt 4005

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 12Feb2014 PLT 4004

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 26Feb2014 Plt 4006

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine 26Feb2014 Plt4007

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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Molly Marine N Co 22 Jan 2014

The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10Nov, 1943.  A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions women have made to

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