Milestones for women in the usmc
World War II
General Thomas Holcomb authorized the creation of a Women's Reserve within the Marine Corps, becoming the last of the service branches to integrate women into its ranks.
By the end of the war in 1945, 820 officers and 17,640 enlisted females served in the USMC. These women served in non combat roles, such as mechanics, radio operators, parachute riggers, welders, and clerical positions. 1975
From 1975 onward, women qualified for all fields excluding artillery, infantry, armor, pilots, and air crew.
1998
Carol A. Mutter becomes the first woman of any branch to receive three star status when she was promoted to lieutenant general, prior to being the first woman to command a Fleet Marine Force unit at the flag level.
2006
As of 2006, women make up 4.3% of Marine Corps officers and 5.1% of the Marine Corps active duty personnel.
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1948 - 1950
In 1948, women were integrated into the regular Marine Corps. By 1950, the Women's Reserve was mobilizing for the Korean War.
Operation Desert Shield
Operations Desert Storm From 1990 - 1991, over 1,000 women served overseas.
1993
2nd Lieutenant Sarah Deal became the first female Marine to be accepted into Naval aviation training.
1978
Women in the Marine Corps authorized to serve on non-combat ships as technicians, nurses, and officers.
2002
1st Lt. Vernice Armour became the first African American combat pilot in not only the Marines, but the entire U.S. military.
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1978
Margaret A. Brewer became the first woman Marine Corps brigadier general and made the director of public affairs.
1993
Congress authorizes women to serve on combat ships.
2013
First three females make history after graduating from the Marine Corps' most rigorous training program, Infantry School. |