Women Reserves Monument
Posted in: WMA Women Reserves Monument – Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego The Women Marines Association, CA-2 San Diego County is on a mission. It is only with your help that they can bring this monument into reality. They are providing a memorial monument to honor the World War II Women Reserves on Marine Corps Recruit
Women Marines Association is Growing
Posted in: Female Marine, Membership, Military, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, WMA Chapters, Womens IssuesArea 2 Growing and Organizing Chapters that are forming and reorganizing The spirit of the Marine Corps has been rekindled in many female Marines as they are forming chapters across the globe. In the last two years we have seen more growth and excited that we are sure can be contributed to the 100th year
Women Marines Association GA-1 Dogwood Chapter
Posted in: WMAWMA GA-1 – Dogwood of Atlanta Great news, the Georgia Dogwood Chapter of Atlanta (GA-1) is back!! Our chapter has been re-established through the ongoing efforts of our women Marines in the greater Atlanta-area. Our chapter was first organized in December of 1971 and was active for many years. Unfortunately, attendance declined because of logistical
Women Marines Association CA-7 Edith Macias Vann Southern California
Posted in: WMAWMA News From Around the States January saw CA-7 members picking up right where they left off in December: busy. At our January meeting, planning for the 76th Anniversary of the Women’s Reserve continued, and we set the tone for the remainder of the year until June when we break for the summer. In February,
WMA Orange County Marines
Posted in: WMAWMA Orange County CA Members-At-Large Orange County CA Members-At-Large Guess who made her first impromptu meeting with the first WMA Chapter she ever belonged to? Yup! President Rhonda LeBrescu-Amtower celebrated our 76th Anniversary with some of CA-5’s remaining members…from the left: Rhonda; Patricia Singer; Sonia Gryske; Eileen Sampson; Ellie Fox; Valorie Lephart; Cheryl Garbett; and
The Tightrope Project
Posted in: WMABy: Dayna Wheeler The Tightrope Project offers simple tweeks in our day to day thoughts can dramatically improve the outlook of the individual facing a myriad of emotional issues from self esteem to addiction and beyond. My passion for helping those with PTSD comes from my own experience with not only PTSD but poorly managed
Women Marines Association CA-3 San Francisco Bay Area
Posted in: Events, Female Marine, USMC, Values, veterans, WMA, Women Marines AssociationCA-3 – Greater San Francisco Bay Area Greetings from the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. In January, CA-3 celebrated the New Year at a meeting hosted by CA-3 members Susan Johnston and Nell Marie Forsey. At the meeting hosted by CA-3 Vice President and Treasurer Kathy Wright in February, we celebrated the Anniversary of the
Women Marines Association CA-2 San Diego County
Posted in: WMAReprinted from ‘Nouncements CA-2 – San Diego County February 9th was the luncheon for the 76th Anniversary of the USMC Women’s Reserves. Members of CA-2 joined CA-7 to celebrate the anniversary. A lovely luncheon was followed by a message from our National President, Rhonda Amtower and a presentation on Sgt Reckless, a hero who served
Active Duty and IRA Contributions
Posted in: WMABy Wendy Woodward As a servicemember, can I contribute to an IRA? Answer: You may contribute to an IRA if you’re a member of the armed forces. The rules that apply to servicemembers regarding IRA contributions and distributions generally are the same rules that apply to civilians. You’re allowed to contribute up to $5,500 to
Young Marines National Foundation Celebrates American Heroes
Posted in: WMAThe Young Marines National Foundation created a national volunteer initiative to honor and celebrate our fallen Marine Heroes. Washington, DC, July 29, 2019 –(PR.com)– The Young Marines National Foundation is partnering with the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation to create a day of national service to honor fallen heroes. In the first year, Young Marines placed
WMA Area 6 Happenings
Posted in: WMAArea 6 Quarterly Events ATTENTION !! ATTENTION!!Quarterly Announcement submission by Area-6 Director By: Rosa Osborn This quarterly announcement period ends on the Fourth of July. As we remember our nation’s history, we also reflect on the history of Women Marines and the struggles we have overcome. As we continue to look forward and to grow,
Women Marines Assocation Donates to Young Marines
Posted in: WMAWMA Donates to the Young Marines Memorial Day Flowers Event With great pride and enthusiasm the Women Marines Association proudly donates to the Young Marines National Foundation the sum of $5,000 to be used for the Memorial Day Rose Campaign. The Women Marines Association has joined with Young Marines National Foundation in a partnership with the