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
PFC Devin Phommachanh
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4027 Private First Class Devin Phommachanh The Molly Marine is someone who puts others before themselves, who sees the hardships as opportunities to become not only a better, Marine but a better person. She will always try to be the example and give all she has and push even more to
PFC Allison Drane
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4026 November Company Private First Class Allison M. Drane Someone without fail keeps a positive attitude and a mindset that drives through the toughest of challenges is someone who carries the title Molly Marine. Most know what Molly Marine is, but few know the impact she has on her peers. Her
PFC Danielle M. Shendel
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4024 Private First Class Danielle M. Shendel Coming here I thought completing recruit training would be an individual effort but that quickly changed. I learned motivating each other and using teamwork were pivotal to mission accomplishment. I am very proud and honored that my sisters chose me as the Molly
PFC Dominique Sharp
Posted in: WMAMolly Marine Platoon 4023 Private First Class Dominique Sharp Molly the Marine is a motivated leader who is looked up to by her fellow peers. Motivating my peers is a natural instinct for me. Being selected to be Molly Marine is an amazing accomplishment. I was raised to keep God first, always tell
PVT Misty Edwards
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Military, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4022 Private Misty Edwards I am honored to be selected as an example for others to follow. Often I tell others it doesn’t take a wise man to do the right thing, but only a foolish man would make the wrong choice. Making the choice to become a Marine was always
PFC Janice L. Gilger
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4020 Private First Class Janice L. Gilger Heart and courage are what make the difference from being average and great here at recruit training. Heart is what keeps you in the fight, makes you push past your limits and keep you striving for perfection. Courage is what gets a recruit to
PFC JordonM.Guevara
Posted in: Boot Camp, Molly Marines, TrainingMolly Marine Platoon 4019 Private First Class Jordon M. Guevara Just one act of kindness can spread like wildfire. To be a Molly Marine is to be the one who will set the example for all other Marines to follow. To show that, that one small act of kindness can really go a long
PFC Jaxineflor M. Orotea
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Marine Corps, Molly MarinesMolly Marine Platoon 4018 Private First Class Jaxineflor M. Orotea A Molly Marine to me is someone who motivates other people through her hard work and commitment. She is someone who gives everything she can even though it hurts and it is hard. She never gives up easily. She is also someone who accepts her
PFC Ashe L. Rodriguez
Posted in: Awards, Boot Camp, Events, Female Marine, Marine Corps, Molly Marines, USMC, Values, WMA, Women Marines AssociationMolly Marine Platoon 4016 Private First Class Ashe L. Rodriguez John F. Kennedy once said: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country”. Choosing to be a Marine is my way of giving back to my family, my friends, and more importantly my country. Therefore,
Molly Marines 11 May 2011
Posted in: Molly MarinesThe city of New Orleans dedicated the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform: “Molly Marine” November 10, 1943. A local recruiter commissioned the statue to help recruit women during World War II. For female Marines around the world, Molly has come to represent the countless significant contributions they have made to the Corps.
Warrior: The Making of A Female Marine
Posted in: Boot Camp, Personal Stories, Physical Fitness, Training, USMCBy Amber J. Cabrera “Move your butt, Cabrera!” The drill instructor shouted. Startled, I realized the precarious position I was in. I grabbed a thick, knotted rope hanging from the obstacle course. I held it with both hands, wrapped the end around my left foot and with all of my weight, pressed with my right foot