thedrifter
03-26-05, 09:39 AM
Ceremony recognizes ‘a few good women’ <br />
Submitted by: MCB Camp Butler <br />
Story Identification #: 200532421729 <br />
Story by Pfc. Scott M. Biscuiti <br />
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan...
thedrifter
03-26-05, 09:40 AM
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CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan — A World War II recruiting poster urged women to join the Marine Corps to “Free a Marine to fight.” Before World War II ended, a total of 23,145 women reservists served in the Marine Corps. A celebration took place at the Butler Officers’ Club here March 11 to remember the contributions women have made to the Marine Corps.
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CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan — Women Marines march during a parade around the time of the Korean War. The number of women on active duty during the Korean War reached peak strength at 2,787. Today, there are more than 10,000 women on active duty in the Marine Corps. An event to celebrate 62 years of women in the Marine Corps was held at the Butler Officers’ Club here March 11.
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