japans 8.9 and tsunami

I have not heard from Miss Erica yet .. but I have heard from a few friends over there .. they were evacuated but are safe now in okinawa... many service men and women are ready and willing to do what they can to help. A mom contacted me tonight that her son finally called her, he is just on the next base up from Erica not far and had heard they would be staying in okinawa to clean up there... minimal beach damage there I hear. Miss Erica was trying to get leave .. feeling a little home sick I think, but with all of this happening who can say what's to happen.... anyway I'll let you know when I hear from her

UPDATE: miss erica called today only for a second and the phone cut off.. she just wanted me to know she was safe and sound.. she didn't even feel the earth quake. They did have minor damage in two different spots where she's at.. she also said 20 people from her unit were loading up to fly up north to help out .. at this time she was not one of them. Just wanted to give a little update. Please send your prayers for Japan and its people and all the rescuers.

salute to women marines

National Women's History Month

Salute to Women in the Military Photo courtesy of www.Marines.mil March is National Women's History Month, and it's the perfect opportunity to honor and recognize all of our past, present and future women veterans. In 1943, the Marine Corps Women's Reserve was created, and in 1948 they became part of the official active duty force. In the 1970s, women were allowed to hold more roles within the Corps; by 1975, all occupational fields except for two were open to women Marines. Since then, women Marines have dutifully and selflessly served our country and its citizens. We thank all service women for the dedication and perseverance they have shown for our country.