By: Valerie Johnson When I joined the Women Marine Association, it brought a new form of life to me Valerie Johnson In 1984, something spectacular happened, I became one of the 8% women called the United States Marines. I am the daughter of two very loving parents who expect nothing less except excellence from me.…
We are pleased to announce the new Board of Directors for the Women Marines Association (WMA). This is such a rich pool of talent that WMA will be reaching new levels in the next two years. These officers will be install in July in Portland, OR., at the Installation Banquet surrounded with family, friends, WMA Members…
Women 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…
Molly Marine Platoon 4021 Private First Class Haley B. Hughes Upholding the core values of honor, courage and commitment by doing what is right in the face of fear, morally and legally, having integrity and taking responsibility for all actions while holding others accountable is what makes a Molly Marine. By putting the…
Molly 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…
Molly 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…
Molly 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…
Molly 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…
Molly 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…
Molly 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…
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