Upcoming Events, Packing boxes for the troops July 25, Golf Fundraiser Sept 19, Women Veteran and Area 4 Conference Oct 24.

 

Since 1918, American women have answered their country's call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation evolving but always retaining our proud traditions. The Women Marines Association is the only veterans association for and about women Marines. We have gone from "Free a Man to Fight, "  to being with our fellow Marines in every clime and on every shore.

 With these fantastic strides we are making, we as women are also losing a very important part of our history on how we became Marines the more integrated we become. Ours as well is a very rich history that many do not know or understand. In our history we went from Marinettes to Women Reserves (WR's) to Women Marines (WM's) to Marines. From learning to apply make up and walk like a lady in uniform to applying camo and patrolling the streets of Bagdad.

            These doors were opened by generations of Marines who pushed the limits and excelled at being Marines.

            It is our hopes as an association of women Marines, active duty, veterans and retirees, to not only reopen the doors of our history but to show Marines our history and our future. Even within our organization we have so many trailblazers from Carol Mutter LtGen retired, rising to the highest ranks attained at that time in the Corps and military for women. BrigGen Angela Salinas first woman commander of MCRD San Diego, Capt Vernice Armour the first African American woman Pilot and during Operation Iraqi Freedom the first African American woman combat pilot. The list is endless. We would like to add you to our list of women who proudly wear the EGA to our group.  We have members that are now 100+ years of age. They have seen our integration into the Corps when it was known we were not wanted to now being a vital part of all military operations.

Our MI-2 Projects

July Packing Party Fallen Warrior Golf Outing 1BN 24 Marines Memorial Dinner
Our Watkins Fundraiser Making a Difference Supporting our American Heroes
Michiganian of the Year Operation Holiday Joy Operation MWR   
Excerpts from letters Marine Corps Cookbook Press stories and releases
Operation Coffee Comfort Operation Caring Friends Album Operation Prayer

 

WMA MI- 2 Related Links

Motor City MI-2 meeting MI-2 Quarterly Meeting Chatterbox June 08
MI-2 Chapter Application MI-2 Photo Album 2002 2004 Convention Album
Michigan Loyal Escorts MI-2 Photo Album 2003 2006 Convention 
In Memoriam WMA Scholarships All Service Women Luncheon MI
Woman Marine Merchandise Area 4 News 
Marine Women Blog Marine Corps Cookbook Marine Corps Lore
Michigan Veteran Links Habitat For Humanity Women Build Plates for Preston

UPCOMING NATIONAL, AREA EVENTS & NEWS

Denver Here We Come!

Women Marine Association National Membership Application

2010 National Convention    Denver Co Convention Ad Information 2010 Registration Form 2010 Meal registration
WMA Scholarships Women Marines Historical calendars About WMA Send us your Fundraising ideas

WMA and Chapters Information

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Women in the Corps  A History

Carol Mutter

WOMEN MARINE ASSOCIATION  National Website 

Marine Comfort Quilts

 

 

 

BrigGen Margaret Brewer  

Margaret A. Brewer
born 1930
Image:Brewer_MA_USMC.jpg
 Brigadier General Brewer,

First female Marine Corps general

Place of birth Durand, Michigan
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1952-1980
Rank Brigadier General
Commands Women Marines, Norfolk, VA
Women Marines, Camp Lejeune
Woman Officers School
Director of Women Marines
Director of Information
Director of Public Affairs
Awards Legion of Merit

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