women in uniform

Women in Uniform

In honor of Memorial Day, meet some of the many women who have dedicated themselves to America's defense, from 1778 until today and beyond. (from the today show)

Women have long contributed to the American military service, but their efforts have often been overlooked. In honor of Memorial Day, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation compiled photos that highlight those who bravely dedicated themselves to America’s defense.

Above is "Molly Pitcher: The Heroine of Monmouth." According to tradition, during the American Revolutionary War's battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 1778, the wife of an artillery sergeant carried water in a pitcher to thirsty soldiers. Over time, she came to be called Molly Pitcher for her kind services. It’s also been reported that she manned a cannon after her husband, John Hays, was hit in battle and that George Washington awarded her the title of sergeant for her dedication.

This photo shows an unidentified women's volunteer unit in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War.

"The Sacred Twenty" were the first women to formally serve as members of the Navy, in 1908.

President Harry S. Truman is joined by representatives of the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Women's Army Corps at a ceremony at the White House celebrating the new stamp "Women in Our Armed Services," on Sept. 11, 1952.


Pfc. Edith Macias, Marine reservist, stands at attention during a review by Maj. Gen. George Barnett in Washington, D.C., during World War I.

U.S. Marine Platoon 4033 practices a close-order drill as their staff sergeant (right, pointing down) monitors their effort on the 4th Battalion Parade Deck at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C., 2000.

miss devil dog erica's boot camp platoon.
Found these on line, there were much more interesting stories of women in the service.. so I posted just a few with pix.
Thank you to them all for serving Our Country God Bless America!

Mess Night 2010

buddies from school :) I wont use names k
Mess Night 2010

When members of the 1953 3rd Marine Regiment combat swim team were invited to have dinner with their British rivals in the midst of an annual competition, they did not realize the following events would lead to one of the Marine Corps' most honored traditions.

During the competition, Marines from the swim team were invited to attend what the British Royal Marines call a mess night. It was a tradition that dates back to the days of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

But, as Gunnery Sgt. Johnnie C. Watkins, Sergeants Course staff noncommissioned officer in charge, SNCO Academy, Camp Hansen explains, the event has evolved to how U.S. Marines conduct it today.

"The purpose of today's mess night is to recognize and pay homage to the Marines who came before us," the Brunswick, Ga., native explained. "It also gives us a chance as a band of brothers to socialize with one another in our best dress uniform."

Here it is 1 year in the Marine Corps

roses from Bryan

Can you believe it.. One year today Miss Erica arrived at Parris Island for Boot Camp.

Real sorry there has been no pics but when they are so far away and they don't send any :(

I have even asked for one a week :(

I fully expected though she would forget it was Mothers day this last weekend. But she called :)

I was so bummed because I missed the first time she called I was working.

Finally I got to talk to her, again she said she was sorry that had not been calling lately.

It's warrior week (I don't know if it was or is)

She has been working on the mural for the shop. It was 2am her time and laughing said she has Japan insomnia... poor thing can't sleep and when she does it's not a restful one.

Got the, love you miss you's and "of course I knew it's Mother's Day."

Well that made my day of course getting the phone call and when I got home from work my son Bryan had some lovely pink roses for me and a crystal angel, then my dad made a lovely tri-tip dinner and the four of us went to the Plateau for a nice picnic.. but it got real cold up there and now I'm sick :( but at least it was a nice day.

Hope your day was nice as well and I'll try to keep you somewhat posted.

ps I'm a great aunt .. my nephew Jonathan had their baby..

Robert James Allen Frenette born May 2nd 2010