Latest "female marine" stories

Choose your ‘ideal’ fire team recruiting pitch includes no women. Here are a few trailblazing Marine women to consider.

“The actions of these Marines from throughout our history embody the fighting spirit and determination of our Marine Corps. Each of them overpowered challenges with perseverance to win battles.”

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

The Few. The Proud. The Bikini Marine.

Shannon Irhke served as an Administrative Specialist in the Corps and after years of hard work she obtained the rank of sergeant. She says that although it can be hard being a female Marine she still loved it.

By Brian Mackley

4 years ago

Say goodbye to the old female dress blue coat

The old female dress blue coat will be obsolete by the end of September 2022.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

The very few, the proud: 100 years of women in the Marine Corps

Opha May Johnson and the women who enlisted 100 years ago paved the way for other females who have since worn the eagle, globe and anchor.

5 years ago

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