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
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
Women’s Vet Training
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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
Women Marines: U.S. Employs Secret Weapon in …
Posted in: Conflicts, Iraq, Media[gigya width=”480″ height=”269″ src=”http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xaxzda&related=0″ quality=”high” wmode=”tranparent” ] Women Marines: U.S. Employs Secret Weapon in … Uploaded by the700club. – More video blogs and vloggers.