Lakota Woman Warrior
Posted in: Conflicts, Family, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, Women Marines Association, WWILakota Woman Warrior By: Brenda White Bull “‘Lakota Woman Warrior,’ a title I hold to the highest standards. As I look in the mirror, I give myself permission to feel very proud. I not only see my own image, but I see glimpses of my ancestors’ blood running through my veins. I come from a
The Bridge Between
Posted in: Boot Camp, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, veteransThe Era of the Bridge Between Old and New BY: Corrina J. Martell (Sgt USMC 1978-1983) The mid 1970’s to mid 1980’s was a marked time of transition for women in the Marine Corps. At a glance, the woman Marine of the mid 70’s to mid 80’s may not have looked much different than her
June Eleanor Harris
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WWIIJune Eleanor Harris A Tribute to the Founder of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of Women Marines Association By: Marti Raney June Harris, WWII veteran from 1943 – 1945 and lifetime member #16 of the WMA, was transferred to her final duty station on October 16, 2014 at the ever young age of 93. She
Noteworthy Women Marines
Posted in: Conflicts, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veterans, WMA, WMA History, Women Marines Association, WWI, WWIIDid you know? By Nancy Wilt Did you know that two women Marines had been held as prisoners of the Japanese prior to United States declaring war on Japan? Charlotte Day Gower was the Dean of Women at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, China during the initial Japanese attack on the city. Charlotte has
WI Marines
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMAWI-1 Wisconsin Women Marines Chapter Looking back at a great convention, perhaps only three WMA, WI-1 members were able to attend but they had a wonderful time. Of course our OohRah president kept spirits high. Seeing old friends is always a highlight but the meetings were informative and inspiring. Commandant General James Amos kicked off
LA-1 Molly Marine Chapter
Posted in: Awards, Events, Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationLA-1 A Chapter on the Move By: Melanie Young August started out with a bang, being one of the most exciting and best meetings ever! We decided to have the meeting at the Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home in New Orleans, where our eldest member, Marian Landry (94) resides. There were 27 in attendance!
LA-1 Molly Marine Chapter
Posted in: Awards, Events, Female Marine, History, Life After the Corps, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationLA-1 A Chapter on the Move By: Melanie Young August started out with a bang, being one of the most exciting and best meetings ever! We decided to have the meeting at the Chateau de Notre Dame Nursing Home in New Orleans, where our eldest member, Marian Landry (94) resides. There were 27 in attendance!
Mary Bacon Hale
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines Association, Women of the Corps History ProjectMary Bacon Hale 1921-2014 (Leisure Village, Camarillo CA) Just touching the life led by Mary Peterson Bacon Hale was a unique event. Mary was born at Fort Sheridan, IL, into the family of Adolph Peterson, US Army. Born of noble birth, her father escaped Russia as did his brothers just prior to the Russian Revolution.
Tawanda “Tee” Hanible
Posted in: Awards, Events, Family, Female Marine, Iraq, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationA Marine Way of Life It was after a successful tour on recruiting that GySgt Tee Hanible found her calling of working with and empowering youth. Shortly after receiving orders to transfer to Quantico, Virginia she founded the organization Operation Heroes Connect, an organization that partners service members and veterans as full time mentors for at-risk
Little Marine’s Journal: Why I Joined the Marine Corps
Posted in: Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, veteransby Anastasia Moreno Every Marine has a reason why they joined the Corps. I happened to have multiple reasons. A dead-end phone operator job. Surmounting student loan debts. Dumped by a spineless boyfriend. Homesickness. Losing focus. The list goes on. I was in Arizona for several years, going to college, doing some Army ROTC (a
WMA 2014 Convention Tidbits Kansas City
Posted in: Awards, Female Marine, History, Marine Corps, Military, Personal Stories, Professional Development, USMC, veterans, WMA, Womens IssuesHere is just about everything you need to know about the Kansas City, MO., WMA 2014 Convention area. The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is encompassed by Hallmark’s Crown Center, which offers 85 acres of shops, restaurants, and attractions. We are just steps from The LEGO-LAND® Discovery Center, SEA LIFE Aquarium, Union Station and
The Female Veteran
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Marine, Iraq, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, Women Serving in Combat, Womens IssuesThe Female Veteran Unique Service and Needs By Micaila Britto As you walk down the streets of your town every day, you see her there – a woman who might be attired as a business manager, health care worker, or any number of other skilled professionals. You think that she probably is someone’s mother, daughter, sister,