Women Marines Tackle the NY Jets
Posted in: WMAThe Women Marines Association Tackle the New York Jets! by Jamie DePaola and StacyAnn Castro Another Win for Women Marines! A team from the WMA Area 1 Marines scored big with the New York Jets! The Women Marines Association had the honor of being selected to participate in the Taste of The Jets event in
Queen City Marines “Down on the Farm”
Posted in: WMAA Day of Volunteering One of the newest chapters in the Women Marines Association Queen City, NC-4 located in the Charlotte, NC area has been very busy. On 29 April they found themselves wielding a variety of new implements. From post hole diggers to shovels to drills they got the job done. Shining Hope
Women Marines Association Area 1
Posted in: WMAThe Building of WMA Area 1 The foundation of the Women Marines Association (WMA) are her members. Our chapters are the mainstay that keep our members always connected. Area 1 consists of CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT, Europe, Middle East and Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Col Julia E. Hamblet
Posted in: WMACol Julia E. Hamblet 1916 – 2017 By Mary Ann Merritt The Marine Corps is saddened by the loss of one of their iconic Marines. Called to her final duty station, Col Julia Hamblet will now guard the gates as she waits the arrival of our warriors. Her service changed the Corps as she fought
A Friendship Remembered
Posted in: Female Marine, History, Military, Personal Stories, USMC, Values, veterans, WMARemembering Col Julia Hamblet by Rhonda Amtower It is with a heavy heart but with much pride and respect I write these farewell words to honor the memory of Colonel Julia E. Hamblet. I had the distinct honor and privilege in getting to know her the last couple of years as we both lived
Looking Back – Women Marines: 25th Anniversary
Posted in: History, Military, USMC, Vietnam, WMA, WWI, WWIIWomen Marines: 25th Anniversary reprinted from the Marine Corps Gazette Vol 52 Issue 2 Author: Pat Meid A time to reminisce but even more to look at a new generation of Women Marines making its own contributions, blazing new trails, and serving with distinction. ALTHOUGH women traditionally tend to be chary and somewhat imprecise when
Discipline of WR’s in the 40’s
Posted in: WMAFREE A MARINE TO FIGHT: Women Marines in World War II by Colonel Mary V Stremlow, USMCR (Ret) Discipline of WR’s in the 40’s As early as November 1942, Headquarters wisely considered a disciplinary plan for the Women’s Reserve. The other services were no help since the WAACs still served with the Army but
The Face of Veteran Homelessness
Posted in: WMABy Jamie DePaola It’s not easy for anyone to look in the mirror and proclaim, “I’m ignorant!” Recently, I have discovered that’s exactly how I have been with regard to the homeless; in particular, homeless veterans. This newsflash to my own face, came about after welcoming a sister Marine to my Area and learning about
Lela Leibrand (1891-1977) US Marine Corps
Posted in: WMALela Leibrand (1891-1977) US Marine Corps By: Tracy Crow In 1977, the same year World War I Marine Corps veteran Lela Leibrand, perhaps better known as the mother of dancer and actress Ginger Rogers, was buried, I joined the Marines and began a career in public affairs, writing press releases for civilian media and articles
What it Means to Be a Woman in the Military
Posted in: Military, WMAJamie DePaola, WMA National Board Member, Area 1 Director participated in the panel discussion, “What it means to be a woman in the military” Jamie B. DePaola Served January 1975 to February 1999, both active duty and reserve in the 01 Administrative MOS and retired as a Battalion Sergeant Major for 6th MT, 4th FSSG. Other
Renewal Time
Posted in: WMAA Time for Renewal A Shared message from the 2nd Vice President By Tracy Crow WMA 2nd Vice President As a writer, I have a tendency toward viewing life as a series of unfolding metaphors. Nothing happens by coincidence, and the magic and beauty of synchronicity leave me breathless at least once a day. Most
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