Female Marine Officer Leaves Lasting Legacy
Posted in: Awards, Conflicts, Fallen Warrior Women, Female Marine, Iraq, Military, Scholarships, WMA, Women Marines AssociationFemale Marine Officer Leaves Lasting Legacy Almost a decade has past since the death of U.S. Marine Maj. Megan M. McClung but her legacy continues to grow with every year since her passing in 2006. By: Amy Forsythe Bureau Chief at AFN Pacific in Guam The phone call came on an average Wednesday to the
The Loyal Escorts of the Green Garter
Posted in: Awards, Family, Military, Scholarships, WMA, Women Marines AssociationWho We Are Loyal Escorts of the Green Garter (LE’s), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the auxiliary of the Women Marines Association. The purpose of the Loyal Escorts of the Green Garter, is to assist the Women Marines Association and to perform educational and charitable works within their communities. Since 1972 we have supported
WMA Scholarship Winners 2013
Posted in: Awards, Military, Professional Development, Scholarships, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationThe WMA Scholarship committee administers a program of grants. The number of these scholarships is determined by the annual earnings from the investments for these scholarships. Its purpose Its purpose is to award grants to qualified applicants sponsored by WMA MEMBERS. These grants may be used at any accredited college, university or college level trade
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
Fallen Warrior Women Marines Memorial Scholarship
Posted in: Afghanistan, Events, Fallen Warrior Women, Iraq, Scholarships, 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
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
Posted in: Fallen Warrior Women, ScholarshipsThe MI-2 Motor City Chapter of the Women Marines Association is raising money to fund a scholarship in the name of the eight women Marines who have been killed in the line of duty while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Named “The Fallen Women Marine Warrior Scholarship Fund”, it honors their memory, sacrifices, love of