By Staff Free a man to fight! This was the call for women to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve during two world wars. Although 305 women served in the Marine Corps Reserve during World War I, all were separated from service by June 30, 1919, after the war ended. It wasn’t until Feb. 13,…
Day: January 19, 2010
Women in the Marine Corps – Female Soldiers – Marie Claire
Photo Credit: Andrew Hetherington The Toughest Woman in America How did a girl who loves shopping and never leaves the house without lip gloss become the meanest of the Marines? The former teacher drops to his knees, crying. He’s broken and dispirited, a whimpering, sleepdeprived mess. But if he expects mercy, he’s come to the…