Valerie-Johnson

The Importance of Belonging to WMA

By: Valerie Johnson When I joined the Women Marine Association, it brought a new form of life to me Valerie Johnson In 1984, something spectacular happened, I became one of the 8% women called the United States Marines. I am the daughter of two very loving parents who expect nothing less except excellence from me.

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VA-3 Hampton Roads chapter

WMA Presidential Initiative 2021

In the last quarter of 2021, WMA National President, Rhonda Amtower invited all members to get involved in their communities. Amtower encouraged WMA Chapters and WMA Members at large to help fill food pantries the support our communities in which they live. Many answered the call. VA-3 Hampton Roads chapter led the pack. They collected

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WMA Convention Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas

Exploring 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

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WMA – A New Look – UPDATED

As you know WMA has been working on bringing our association a fresh new look. You voiced your opinion and WMA listened. As you can see we changed the red color to reflect our Marine Corps heritage. For our chapters/members that have questions here are a few facts. If you have other questions that are

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Posted in: Female Marine, Marine Corps, Membership, Social Media, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA Chapters, Women Marines Association

WMA KY-1’s Marines: Serving from 1950 to 2021

WMA Winning Colors KY-1Submitted by Phoebe Riner  Marjorie Cox and I are KY-1’s oldest and youngest Marines.  Marjorie joined theMarines at the age of 19, during the Korean War, and I joined in 2010 at 33 after being grantedan age waiver.  Tasked with writing about our Marine service for women’s history month, ourstories are more

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Posted in: Female Marine, History, Korean, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Membership, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, WMA History, Women Marines Association

Kay Reeb – WMA National Chaplain

Kay Reeb has served as the Senior Naval Science Instructor of the NavyJunior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Curtis High School in Staten Island, NY since 2015.She graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and aMaster of Education in Guidance and Counseling and then earned a Master of Divinity

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Posted in: Conflicts, Iraq, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Membership, Military, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA Chapters, Women Marines Association, Women Serving in Combat

Do Better, Not Do-Over

I – 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

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Pain

By Sue Kaszynski It is almost 11:30 at night. I am way beyond exhausted. I am typing this on my phone and myhands can hardly hold it and I keep having spasms. But I figured now was a good time todiscuss my next topic; PAIN. Everyone has felt pain at one point or another. Mental,

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Posted in: Family, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association

Elizabeth Redfern Newberg USMCWR

Mrs Newburg is celebrating her 100th birthday and her family is requesting cards. Please join the Women Marines Association in wishing her a VERY happy 100th Birthday and thank her for her service. Elizabeth Redfern was born in Titus County shortly after the First World War. The family later moved to Marshall, where she attended

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Posted in: Family, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WWII

Holiday Gift Giving WMA Style

We all have that special friend that we just never know what to get for them. The Women Marines Association has a few ideas for you. You can give the gift of membership. Do you have a favorite Marine or FMF qualified Navy? She no doubt would love the opportunity to be part of an

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Posted in: Family, Female Marine, USMC, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association

A LEAP OF FAITH

By Sue Kaszynski Ok here goes. I am going to qualify this. I have never hidden the fact that I have a very strong belief and faith in God. But I also have tried very hard not to shove my belief system down anyone’s throat. I hope just living my life to the best of

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Posted in: Life After the Corps, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association

Overcoming Brand Stereotypes as a Female Veteran

By 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

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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 Issues