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
Changes to the Corps
Posted in: Boot Camp, History, Military, Personal StoriesWomen Marines – Changes to the Corps Drill Instructor Reunion Speech by MSgt. Brenda Moore (ret) When I was recruited in 1977, I was told by my recruiter that a Woman, was only 1/2 of a quota so they needed 2 women to make 1 quota. Pretty sure he wasn’t happy when I didn’t bring a friend
Happy Thanksgiving From Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson Hey everyone, I’m just getting back from what we call reset. Female marines can not be with an infantry unit for longer than 45 days at a time. So the FET comes together and do additional training and classes every 45 days or so. Each of the two women FET
Hello from Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, MilitaryBy Sgt T. Wilson 11Nov2011 Wow. it really has been a not very interesting week. The Marines that are here now will be leaving soon and new Marines are already arriving. And…our linguist is on much deserved vacation in Hawaii for two weeks. She has been here for 9 months. So needless to say we
Female Engagement Team platoon commander speaks about the FET mission in Afghanistan
Posted in: Afghanistan, Female Engagement Teams[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1VIf5lGKpM] First Lieutenant Quincy Washa, platoon commander for the Female Engagement Team with Regimental Combat Team 1, speaks about the challenges, triumphs, and goals for her team in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The FET comprises female Marines from California-based units, and travels throughout the province to interact with Afghan men, women, and children. These Marines are
Lessons Learned in Today’s Military
Posted in: Afghanistan, Female Engagement Teams, Personal Stories, Valueshttp://tinyurl.com/2855puu Lt. Col. Diana Staneszewski is a Western woman who communicates with Afghans in their native tongue, bridging the language barrier and gaining the trust of the locals she encounters on patrol. Job/Position Title: Communications Officer/ AFPAK Hand assigned in Regional Command South to the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team in support of the 411th Civil Affairs
For Female Marines, Tea Comes With Bullets | NYTimes.com
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Female Engagement Teams, USMC, WMACpl. Christina Oliver, center, and other female Marines attached to a male battalion patrolled recently in Helmand Province. Lynsey Addario for The New York Times By ELISABETH BUMILLER Published: October 2, 2010 MARJA, Afghanistan — They expected tea, not firefights. But the three female Marines and their patrol were shot at late on a recent
We Will Remember Them…in Support of Help for our Heroes
Posted in: Afghanistan, Conflicts, Iraq, MilitaryIn the spirit of “We Are The World”, a great new support the troops song was recorded at Abbey Road studio in November 2009. Take a listen: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ektQbe-dOU] Posted via email from Women Marines Association
Virginia Senator Meets with Women Vets
Posted in: Conflicts, MilitaryMonday, December 14, 2009, Virginia Senator Mark R. Warner met with military women to discuss their transition from combat to ‘normal’ life. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdnNA2_Ea3c&feature=player_embedded] Visit the Senator’s website for the full story.