Viva Las Vegas
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Professional Development, veterans, WMAExploring Our Las Vegas Convention The excitement is building as we continue to bring you another fantastic convention. The convention team is working hard to assure that your 2022 convention experience is among your top trips this year. On the 29th you can start checking in and then take a minute to say hello at
Riley Compton
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Professional Development, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMarine, Wife, Olympic Hopeful 1st Lt Riley Compton was raised in Carmel, Indiana and after high school received a softball scholarship to play D1 at George Washington University (GWU). Compton played four years there and graduated with a degree in Political Science. During her freshman year of college she met a Marine Officer Recruiter and
Four Ways to Make Your Life Better Right Now
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Professional Development, USMC, Values, WMABy Leadstar When will the pandemic end? That’s the magic question these days. Some say the end is close and the summer will be splendid, others warn of new virus variants, endemic disease, and social distancing forever. The answer is likely somewhere in between all the noise. As leaders, none of us can predict the
Do Better, Not Do-Over
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, WMAI – Angie –am like many people out there. My 2021 personal goals aren’t that different than last year’s. My hope is that the concerts I wanted to attend will get rescheduled, the road races I had planned to run will happen, and the trips I had scheduled I can actually take. On the surface, it can
Overcoming Brand Stereotypes as a Female Veteran
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, Social Media, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association, Womens IssuesBy Tralene Hunston Women have been serving in the U.S. military for more than a century. As the years have passed, female service members’ roles, conflicts and responsibilities have shifted, ultimately progressing opportunities for the female service member. Today, female veterans make up 10% of the veteran population. However, while the female veterans’ population and the opportunities
The New Women Marines Association Interim Board
Posted in: Awards, Events, Female Marine, Professional Development, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationBy Rhonda Amtower I am proud to work together with our new 2020-2021 Board of Directors (BOD). Despite the convention cancellation, the outgoing and incoming BODs met yesterday, 5 Sept to conduct the business of WMA. During the outgoing BOD meeting, we closed out final business of this BOD to include the presentation of the
All In the Family
Posted in: Family, Female Marine, History, Korean, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, Vietnam, WMA, WWI, WWIIGenerations of Military Service Families carry strong traditions from generation to generation. It may be how they celebrate a holiday. It can be traditional foods from the countries of parents and before. Many celebrate generations of military service. We feature for you here some of those generations with our female Marine families.. From:Cheryl June Auth
WMA 2020 Convention Cancellation
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, Military, Professional Development, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationCANCELLATION of the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium After due consideration of the current pandemic situation, the decision has been made to CANCEL the 2020 WMA Convention and Professional Development Symposium scheduled 3 – 7 September 2020 IN OMAHA NEBRASKA. This decision is based on the COVID-19 pandemic due to concerns for the
Military Estate Planning
Posted in: Family, Professional Development, Uncategorized, USMCMembers of the Military Estate Planning Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out in the military, planning and preparing your estate is of vital importance. Why is estate planning so critical? Because, at your death, you leave behind the people you love and all your worldly goods. Without proper planning, you have no say
The Power Within
Posted in: Life After the Corps, Professional DevelopmentThe Power Within By Brianna Renner “Hello?” “This is recruit Power.” “Cookie? I love you!” “ I have arrived safely at Parris Island.” “We love you so much!” “Please do not send any food or bulky items to me in the mail.” “Ok. I will write to you every day!” “I will contact you in
Portland 2016
Posted in: Awards, History, Military, Professional Development, USMC, WMAWomen Marines Association Bridge to the Future The 29th Biennial Women Marines Association (WMA) Convention and Professional Development Conference was held in Portland, OR. The theme, Bridge to the Future, highlighted the host city of Portland, Or., and the great strides women have made in the Corps in the past and our movement forward as
The Struggle, The Journey
Posted in: Female Marine, Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, WMAThe Struggle, The Journey Finding a Balance By: Ann Bernard Like many women, my struggles with my weight and self-image issues began at a young age. I was nine years old when I first started to diet and exercise. It didn’t take long before I had developed an eating disorder and found myself undereating and