Story by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 01.08.2021
A short piece on the history of Molly Marine and the award given in her name from the Woman Marines Association.
Story by Cpl. Naomi May | Marine Corps Recruiting Command | 03.08.2019
On March 8, 2019, Haley Mathers stood in front of her family, friends and Marine leaders in a ceremony honoring her leadership and achievements — her meritorious promotion to corporal, earned for her outstanding merit among several peers. One hundred one years after their enlistment, women make up 8 percent of the Marine Corps and are eligible to serve in any military occupational......
Story by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 10.16.2012
Since Opha May Johnson signed the dotted line in 1918, women have been making their mark in United States Marine Corps history. To ensure the traditions and history of women Marines are passed on to new generations, the Women Marines Association was established in 1960....
Story by Pfc. Jessica Ito | Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) | 11.10.2011
Whether they walked, used a cane for assistance or got pushed in a wheel chair, many generations of former service members came together, Nov. 7, to celebrate Veteran’s Day and the Marine Corps’ Birthday....
Story by Cpl. J Nava | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | 06.30.2011
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is the only place in the world where females are trained to be enlisted U.S. Marines. As such, it is a fitting place to erect a monument in honor of women Marines....
