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
PFC Beatriz Villa
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Military, Molly Marines, Physical Fitness, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine PFC Beatriz Villa O Co Plt 4018 4 June 2014 Molly Marine: A Title Earned by One’s Personal Character Marine Corps Recruit Training: where the few choose to go, where few endure, and where few earn the title of United States Marine. Teamwork, motivation, and always doing the right thing are
Females Pull Ahead with Pull-Ups
Posted in: Physical Fitness, Training, WMABy Cpl Kyle N. Runnels Marines.mil | Jul 18 2013 USS KEARSARGE (July 3, 2013)- According to ALMAR 046/12, female Marines will be required to conduct pull-ups as part of their annual physical fitness test starting January 1, 2014. Sgt James Vincent, an explosive ordnance disposal specialist assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and
Parris Island 70th Anniversary Celebration 2013
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Events, History, Marksmanship, Martial Arts, Membership, Military, Physical Fitness, Professional Development, Training, USMC, Values, WMAMarch 2013 started off with the sights and sounds of Parris Island. Fourth Battalion was the perfect location to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve (officially on February 13, 2013) and kick-off Women’s History Month. It was an honor to represent WMA during this memorable 70th year milestone.
Warrior: The Making of A Female Marine
Posted in: Boot Camp, Personal Stories, Physical Fitness, Training, USMCBy Amber J. Cabrera “Move your butt, Cabrera!” The drill instructor shouted. Startled, I realized the precarious position I was in. I grabbed a thick, knotted rope hanging from the obstacle course. I held it with both hands, wrapped the end around my left foot and with all of my weight, pressed with my right foot
A Runners Spirit
Posted in: Awards, Personal Stories, Physical Fitness, Training, veterans, Womens IssuesBy Melissa Peek Burton When I got out of the Marine Corps in 1995, I swore I’d never run again. My knees would ache for days after a run. It just wasn’t worth it. My sedentary lifestyle caught up with me and I gained a lot of weight. I was miserable inside and out. I
Female Marine in bootcamp
Posted in: Boot Camp, Martial Arts, Physical Fitness, TrainingFemale Marines in a Marine Corps Martial Arts position with rifle.