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By Gina Harkins, Military.com Sep 28, 2020

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‘Ain’t gonna happen!’ Politicians vow to keep Parris Island open

"If you're looking to save money -- let's start with cutting those people who think closing Parris Island is a...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 24, 2020

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The Marines are nowhere near ready for gender-integrated boot camp, commandant says

'Nothing [about] the way we’re organized right now lends itself to integrated recruit training.'

By Task & Purpose Feb 28, 2020

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Umbrellas for the Marine Corps

The Marines passed regulation that allows members to hold an umbrella in certain situations.

By David Roza Dec 6, 2019

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More than 600 female Marines and sailors now serving in previously-restricted units

"Females are now represented in every previously-restricted occupational field"

By Jeff Schogol Nov 20, 2018

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Female Marines First To Graduate Boot Camp Wearing New Dress Blue Coat

Roughly 129 Marines recently became the first women to graduate boot camp in the Corps’ new female blue dress coat,...

By Jared Keller Oct 12, 2018

Bullet Points

Marine Commandant On Female Infantry: ‘You’re A Marine, Do Your Job’

With women slowly trickling into Marine Corps combat arms positions, Commandant Gen. Robert Neller has a simple message on the...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Oct 3, 2018

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A Top Marine General Says ‘Unconscious Gender Bias’ Will Be Scrubbed From Official Documents In 2 Years

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Jeff Schogol Sep 12, 2018

News

Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization

The career of one of the first female infantry Marines has come to an ignominious end after she admitted to...

By 1st Lt. Virginia Brodie, USMC Aug 31, 2018

The Long March

Hey! You Shouldn’t Address A Bunch of Marines As ‘Gentlemen’ When the Group Includes Female Marines

Editor’s note: The Long March will be closed for inventory the month of August. We regret any inconvenience this causes...

By Erika I. Ritchie, The Orange County Register Aug 20, 2018

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Female Marines Train For Battle Alongside Men For First Time In Camp Pendleton History

CAMP PENDLETON – Sgt. Margarita Palli, an instructor at the Marine Combat Training Battalion, knew early on who her platoon...

By Tom Ricks Jul 6, 2018

The Long March

Is The Deck Stacked Against Being A Marine Officer And A Mother?

This chart certainly makes me think so. Look at the numbers: In every rank from lieutenant to colonel, the majority...

By Paul Szoldra Apr 5, 2018

Code Red News

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

I read a book excerpt last week written by Lt. Col. Kate Germano (Ret.) with great interest since she described...

By Carl Prine, The San Diego Union-Tribune Mar 7, 2018

News

A Handful Of Female Marines Just Made History At Camp Pendleton

The first wave of female students landed Tuesday at Camp Pendleton’s Marine Combat Training course, an influx expected to grow...

By Jared Keller Jan 4, 2018

Opinion

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’

Proceedings, the monthly magazine of the U.S. Naval Institute founded in 1874, stands among Scientific American, The Atlantic, and Harper’s...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Oct 13, 2017

News

Female Marine Will Make Second Attempt To Become MARSOC Operator

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By James Clark May 12, 2017

Joining the Military

New USMC Recruiting Commercial Spotlights Women For The First Time

It takes more to be a Marine than hitting black on the range at 500 yards. It’s not just about...

By Kate Campbell Sep 2, 2016

Humor

Here’s The Grossest, Most POG Thing I’ve Ever Done

In March 2010, I deployed to Afghanistan as part of a female engagement team and promptly got the worst food...

By Adam Linehan Apr 26, 2016

News

Marine Applying For Combat Arms Slams Her Critics Like A True Grunt

Cpl. Angelique Preston, 22, joined the Marines to do what many, if not most, people join the Marines to do:...

By James Clark Mar 18, 2016

History

The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam

After an 18-hour flight, Marine Master Sgt. Barbara Dulinsky arrived in Vietnam on March 18, 1967 at Bien Hoa Air...

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‘Ain’t gonna happen!’ Politicians vow to keep Parris Island open

The Marines are nowhere near ready for gender-integrated boot camp, commandant says

Umbrellas for the Marine Corps

More than 600 female Marines and sailors now serving in previously-restricted units

Female Marines First To Graduate Boot Camp Wearing New Dress Blue Coat

Marine Commandant On Female Infantry: ‘You’re A Marine, Do Your Job’

A Top Marine General Says ‘Unconscious Gender Bias’ Will Be Scrubbed From Official Documents In 2 Years

Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization

Hey! You Shouldn’t Address A Bunch of Marines As ‘Gentlemen’ When the Group Includes Female Marines

Female Marines Train For Battle Alongside Men For First Time In Camp Pendleton History

Is The Deck Stacked Against Being A Marine Officer And A Mother?

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

A Handful Of Female Marines Just Made History At Camp Pendleton

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’

Female Marine Will Make Second Attempt To Become MARSOC Operator

New USMC Recruiting Commercial Spotlights Women For The First Time

Here’s The Grossest, Most POG Thing I’ve Ever Done

Marine Applying For Combat Arms Slams Her Critics Like A True Grunt

The First Female Marine To Serve In A Combat Zone Volunteered For Vietnam