Free a Marine to Fight
Posted in: WMAFREE A MARINE TO FIGHT: Women Marines in World War IIby Colonel Mary V Stremlow, USMCR (Ret) Some stories sound too contrived to be true, yet are repeated too often to be dismissed as mere folklore. One such tale was rescued and restored to its rightful place in history when Mary Eddy Furman
Women’s symposium focuses on family unit
Posted in: WMAWomen’s symposium focuses on family unit 6/17/2010 By Lance Cpl. Jovane M. Holland, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan — The Family Unit: Marriage and Motherhood was the topic of discussion during the recent women’s symposium hosted by 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, at the theater here, May 27. More
Molly Marines Scott and Windsor
Posted in: 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
Marine First Sergeant an Angel to the Fallen
Posted in: WMAMilitary members across the country are assigned with the tough duty as Casualty Assistance Calls Officer (CACO) … they are the ones who have the tough duty of informing parents, siblings and spouses that they’re military member has died. Here’s a beautifully told story about First Sergeant Amber Kash’s experiences telling three families about their
Women Marines Juggle the Challenges of Motherhood and Military Responsibilities
Posted in: WMAIt’s following is a story familiar to Woman Marines (and other women serving in the military) from all over the country. With Mother’s Day just behind us, it’s worthwhile to pause and acknowledge that not only do these tough ladies embrace the daily challenges of being a United States Marine and all that entails, but
Staff sergeant becomes first female Marine to attend coveted HALO course
Posted in: WMAPlay slideshow Save all photos Want to save all these photos at once? Learn how Online pictures are available for 30 days 5/5/2010 By Cpl. Bobbie A. Curtis, 2nd Marine Logistics Group Public Affairs, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. There are very few airborne-qualified Marines. Even fewer of those devil dogs happen to be female. So
Semper Fi
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Pacific Force Closes In On Japanese 1945 Newsreel …and 1st Women Marines to Serve Overseas Arrive in Hawaii
Posted in: WMACheck out the Women Marines arrival at 3:23 into the newsreel [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZr60s2E7H8]
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
Fighting For Our Fighting Women | IBEW.org
Posted in: WMAKnoxville, Tenn., Local 760 member Lindsay Long serves on a national women’s veterans committee. She enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1977 at age 17. When 17-year-old Lindsay Long enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps back in 1977, a woman’s role in the military was far different than it is today. “It was peacetime
The Old and the Young, Making a Difference for Tomorrow | LatinaStyle.com
Posted in: WMABy Brigadier General Angela Salinas, USMC Let me begin by thanking LATINA Style Magazine for the tremendous support of Latinas in the Military. I know of no other publication that embraces and recognizes the service of women in uniform in this manner. This issue celebrates the 2009 LATINA Style Distinguished Service Awardees, individuals representing their
Wonder how the Marine Corps views Social Media?
Posted in: WMAWhat are the characteristics of social media USMC? The Marine Corps encourages Marines to explore and engage in Social Media at a level they feel comfortable. Use sound judgment and common sense abiding by Core Values and UCMJ.Use common sense when using Social Media unofficially. Fine line when engaging in Social Media with subordinates and