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By Maj. David Roberts, USMCR May 29, 2018

The Long March

A Marine JAG Hits Back At Kate Germano’s ‘Fight Like a Girl’

The recent Marines United scandal underscored that the Marine Corps has a serious problem with gender bias, so pervasive that … Continued

By Tom Ricks May 29, 2018

The Long March

Leaders Mentor Us To Do The Right Thing. They Don’t Mention The Costs

“But there’s always a price to be paid. That’s the thing nobody ever tells you as a young officer at … Continued

By Lt. Col. Kate Germano, USMC (Ret.) and Kelly S. Kennedy Mar 30, 2018

Opinion

I Tried To Make Women Marines Tougher. It Was The Hardest Fight Of My Career

This is an excerpt from “Fight Like A Girl: The Truth Behind How Female Marines Are Trained” by retired Marine … Continued

By Andrea N. Goldstein Mar 16, 2018

Voices

She Tried To Raise The Standard For Female Recruits. The Marines Fired Her For It. This Is Her Story

Infantrywoman. Tank commander. Aircraft door gunner. On March 1, to kick off Women’s History Month, the U.S. Marine Corps released … Continued

By Kate Germano Mar 5, 2018

Opinion

Here’s How The Corps Still Needs To Change A Year After Marines United

A year has passed since the Marines United social media scandal broke in the news, and despite the very real … Continued

By Kate Germano May 8, 2017

Opinion

When Drill Instructors Go Off-Script, The Consequences Can Be Fatal

The word Marine is synonymous with action. Initiative, or taking action in the absence of clear instructions, can mean the … Continued

By Wade Livingston, The Island Packet (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) May 1, 2017

Community

What Happened When These Marine Recruits Were Given A ‘Choice’ To Go To ‘War’

Rebekah Kind knew something was different when she tried to leave the classroom to refill her canteen. Kind, then a … Continued

By Andrea N. Goldstein Mar 18, 2017

Opinion

How We Changed The Negative Perception Of Female Sailors In My Unit

It sucks to be a pioneer. At least once in her career, every woman who has served in the military … Continued

By Tara Copp, Stars and Stripes Dec 8, 2016

News

Marine Corps Says It Will Review Women-In-Combat Integration If Requested By Trump

The Pentagon’s decision to integrate women into combat positions will be reviewed if requested by President-elect Donald Trump, Marine Corps … Continued

By Kate Hendricks Thomas, Kate Germano, and Charlotte Brock Nov 6, 2016

Leadership

The Consequences Of Gender Segregation In Marine Boot Camp

The Marine Corps is asking tough questions of itself after the death of a Muslim recruit sparked an investigation that … Continued

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A Marine JAG Hits Back At Kate Germano’s ‘Fight Like a Girl’

Leaders Mentor Us To Do The Right Thing. They Don’t Mention The Costs

I Tried To Make Women Marines Tougher. It Was The Hardest Fight Of My Career

She Tried To Raise The Standard For Female Recruits. The Marines Fired Her For It. This Is Her Story

Here’s How The Corps Still Needs To Change A Year After Marines United

When Drill Instructors Go Off-Script, The Consequences Can Be Fatal

What Happened When These Marine Recruits Were Given A ‘Choice’ To Go To ‘War’

How We Changed The Negative Perception Of Female Sailors In My Unit

Marine Corps Says It Will Review Women-In-Combat Integration If Requested By Trump

The Consequences Of Gender Segregation In Marine Boot Camp