Molly Marine PFC V.D.Odell
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, USMC, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4015 Private First Class Odell United States Marine is a title that is “earned, never given.” The journey to earn this honorable title all begins with the first steps on the yellow footprints. It is not a path that many people choose, but those who do, find themselves pushed past their limits
Molly Marines 4012- 4013 N Co
Posted in: Awards, Military, Molly Marines, WMAThis award is presented to one recruit, chosen by her peers, in each graduating platoon that has demonstrated qualities of an exemplary Marine. This is the only award given by WMA in the name of Molly Marine. A certificate, photo of Molly Marine as well as Molly Marine commemorative coin are presented. In addition, an
Molly Marine J. Woodend
Posted in: Awards, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4013 Private First Class Jade Woodend The Molly Marine is someone who puts others before themselves, always giving 100% and nothing less. Never giving up even when things feel impossible and keeping others motivated to excel to the best of their abilities. I was surprised when I was voted Molly Marine. Coming
Molly Marine K.J. Anteau
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Training, USMC, Values, WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4011 Private First Class Kristina J. Anteau What should I do with my life? This was the question going through my mind while sitting in my psychology class at Saginaw Valley State University. I was visualizing my life after college, but seemed not able to. I thought about my lifelong dream of
Molly Marine A.T. Kramer
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4010 Private First Class Anne T. Kramer I have learned many lessons throughout recruit training but the most important is to never take anything for granted. Every day is a blessing and I try to live each day giving all that I can give. I am very honored to be named Molly
Molly Marines 2015 4008 4009 N Co
Posted in: Awards, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Training, USMC, WMA4008 & 4009 November Co This award is presented to one recruit, chosen by her peers, in each graduating platoon that has demonstrated qualities of an exemplary Marine. This is the only award given by WMA in the name of Molly Marine. A certificate, photo of Molly Marine as well as Molly Marine commemorative
MollyMarine K.L.Pillitteri
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4009 Private First Class Kortney L. Pillitteri What is a Molly Marine and what qualities does she possess? A Molly Marine is someone who strives to display the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment at all times. A Molly Marine is not a perfect Marine but a humble one; she
MollyMarine A.M.Crawford
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Female Marine, Military, Molly Marines, Personal Stories, Training, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4008 Private First Class Alyshia M. Crawford In my mind, the Molly Marine is a recruit who gives everything they can each and every day to not only better themselves as an individual future Marine, but to also better their peers in the platoon with them. Being a Molly Marine corresponds to
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
Oscar Company
Posted in: WMAOscar Company Platoon 4006 and 4007 25 February 2015 The city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” on 10 Nov, 1943. A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come
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