Golda’s Story
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, Women of the Corps History ProjectA momentous day in history, December 7, 1941, changed the lives of many people including myself. On March 2, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and left for boot camp on April 28th, 1944. Boot camp was at Camp Lejeune, N.C where I was in Co. E, Plat
Dedication of Sgt. Jeannette L. Winters Center for Homeless Female Veterans
Posted in: Fallen Warrior Women, Family, Military, USMCThe Women Marines Association IN-1 chapter President, Connie Hamm, and I went to the dedication of the Sgt Jeanette L. Winters Center for Homeless Female Veterans in Gary, IN on Monday the 22nd of November. You may recall that Sgt Winters was our first ever woman Marine killed in a hostile fire zone. She was
A Special Veteran
Posted in: History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMABy Kelly Wilkinson It’s funny how for most of life, Veterans Day was just a day to sleep in and not have to go to school, and then later, work. Veterans were old guys in hats with pins. But now, veterans are my contemporaries, and this day is a good one to visit one of
For Female Marines, Tea Comes With Bullets | NYTimes.com
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, USMC, WMACpl. Christina Oliver, center, and other female Marines attached to a male battalion patrolled recently in Helmand Province. Lynsey Addario for The New York Times By ELISABETH BUMILLER Published: October 2, 2010 MARJA, Afghanistan — They expected tea, not firefights. But the three female Marines and their patrol were shot at late on a recent
Woman Marine Tribute
Posted in: Media, USMC, Video, WMA[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKam06KOoqI]
Sgt Lena Mae (Riggi) Basilone
Posted in: USMC, WWIIThanks to a character in the recent television series called “The Pacific”, the name of a female Marine has made an appearance on the pop culture radar: Lena Mae Riggi. If the name does not sound familiar, you may recognize her married name: Basilone. She was the wife of John Basilone, one of the famous
Molly Marines Bowens and Baer
Posted in: USMC, WMAIt was November 10, 1943, when the city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine.” A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly represents the countless contributions female Marines have made to
Once A Marine…Always A Marine, with Semper Fidelis Chapel in the background overlooking the National Marine Corps Museum
Posted in: USMC, ValuesThe winding walk up to the chapel containing the words: Endurance … Loyalty … Knowledge … Courage … Unselfishness … Bearing … Enthusiasm … Integrity … Tact … Decisiveness … Initiative … Dependability … Judgment … Justice … Leadership … Teamwork … Loyalty … Determination … Confidence … Commitment. Etched into the windows of the
Female Marine leads platoon, inspires others | The Globe
Posted in: USMCBy Gunnery Sgt. Katesha Washington, 2nd Marine Logistics Group View larger Photo Gallery Sgt. Tanell Nedd is one of the busiest noncommissioned officers working in the 2nd Marine Logistics Group these days. While she directs and mentors her platoon of young Marines, she is also preparing them for a grueling future deployment to Afghanistan. Nedd,
Women & Marines
Posted in: Training, USMCby Marine Corps News–>Cpl. Priscilla Sneden | Wednesday, July 15, 2009 (An older story from Marines Magazine you may have missed) In today’s corps, women play a vital role in the operating forces at home and abroad. Female Marines execute their daily tasks just as their male counterparts do from recruit training at Marine Corps
Molly Marine ~ The Statue and the Award
Posted in: USMC, WMAIn the city of New Orleans, on November 10, 1943, the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform known as Molly Marine was dedicated. Commissioned by a local recruiter, the statue was to help recruit women during World War II. Renowned artist Enrique Alferez, a Mexican immigrant who it is said wanted
Barrel Fever: Women and Their Guns – Women Marines 1998 – LIFE
Posted in: USMCWomen Marines Photo: Tom Stoddart Archive/Getty Images Sep 01, 1998 via life.com Posted via web from Women Marines on the web