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    Dedication Ceremony Women's Reserve Battalion Monument [Image 6 of 7]

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    A commemorative stone monument with a dark metal plaque dedicated to the Women's Reserve Battalion (1943-1946) at Marine Base San Diego. The plaque honors 690 women who served there during World War II, noting that 18,850 women volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps overall. The monument was donated by the San Diego Chapter CA2 Women Marines Association.

    SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.11.2022

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian Torres 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego           

    U.S. Marines conduct a ceremony for the dedication of the Women’s Reserve Battalion monument at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Feb. 11, 2022. The monument was donated by the Women Marine Association in honor of women who served on the depot during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cristian G. Torres)

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    Date Taken: 02.11.2022
    Date Posted: 02.11.2022 19:39
    Photo ID: 7049441
    VIRIN: 220211-M-HX572-1100
    Resolution: 6427x4285
    Size: 11.83 MB
    Location: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US
    Web Views: 53
    Downloads: 9

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    A U.S. Marine Corps color guard ceremony is taking place outdoors at what appears to be a military installation in a warm-climate location, likely Southern California based on the palm trees and Spanish-style architecture. Four Marines in dress uniform are presenting the U.S. national flag and a red unit guidon identified as 'Headquarters and Service Battalion.' Civilians and at least one military member in the background are standing at attention or saluting.
    A U.S. Marine Corps officer of general rank is delivering a speech at a podium with a microphone during an outdoor military ceremony. He is wearing the Service 'C' uniform (khaki) with a white dress cover adorned with gold oak leaf scrambled eggs, indicating senior officer rank. Multiple rows of service ribbons and a single star insignia are visible on his uniform, identifying him as a Brigadier General.
    A formal U.S. Marine Corps military ceremony is taking place outdoors in front of a yellow stucco building with arched architecture. Several Marines in dress uniform stand at attention as a color guard holds the U.S. flag and a red Marine Corps flag. A senior officer, distinguished by gold-braided cover insignia, stands at a microphone in the background.
    A dedication ceremony is taking place outdoors where a woman in a red sweater wearing a white floral lei and a U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress uniform are jointly unveiling a memorial plaque mounted on a stone pedestal. The plaque reads 'Women's Reserve Battalion' at the top, suggesting this is a monument honoring female Marine reservists. The ceremony appears to be taking place on a well-maintained grounds, likely a military installation or public park.
    A U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General in service uniform is engaged in a warm greeting or conversation with an elderly woman wearing a red sweater and white floral lei. The interaction appears to take place outdoors at a military installation or formal event, with a yellow stucco building and manicured hedges in the background. A partially visible name tag reads 'MORRIS' and a placard in the foreground references 'BRIGADIER' and the name 'Jaso[n]'.
    A commemorative stone monument with a dark metal plaque dedicated to the Women's Reserve Battalion (1943-1946) at Marine Base San Diego. The plaque honors 690 women who served there during World War II, noting that 18,850 women volunteered to serve in the Marine Corps overall. The monument was donated by the San Diego Chapter CA2 Women Marines Association.
    A group of approximately 15-16 people pose together around a stone memorial plaque monument, likely at a military installation. One individual is wearing a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform, and several others are wearing matching red polo shirts, suggesting an organized group or association. The setting appears to be an outdoor ceremonial or dedication event on a sunny day.

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