Female Marines Pass on Wisdom

[unhappycamper]

Female Marines Pass on Wisdom
Marine Corps News | December 14, 2007

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Since Opha Mae Johnson first enlisted into the Marine Corps in 1918, many women have earned the title of U.S. Marines and bound themselves to the Corps' traditions and history.

Twelve female Marines from MCAS Miramar came together to share their stories and experiences with female delayed entry program members during a luncheon held at the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting facility here Dec. 8.

"The attrition rate is higher among females, and what we wanted do was to give them a chance to see what life is like after boot camp and help them learn what to expect before they go to boot camp," said Sgt. Maj. Dwayne W. Farr, the senior enlisted advisor for Recruiting Station San Diego.

Their day began with Gunnery Sgt. Susan R. Anderton, a military police officer and former drill instructor, giving them advice for boot camp.

"Anything to help them get ready," said Anderton, who completed a successful drill instructor tour. "I wish those ladies luck and I want them to give it a shot."


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[crikkett]

1. LOL I read that as "pass" (meaning refuse) versus "pass on"

I wonder if that headline was a double entendre or however that's spelled. Pardon my french.

On edit: Go Navy!

[RC]

2. Anyone joining the military now is taking a pass on wisdom.

[Captain Hilts]

3. Referring to them as 'women' and not as 'females' would be a start at treating them better. nt