Leatherneck – This month, female Marines celebrate 62 years of continuous service since they were allowed to join the Women’s Reserve on Feb. 13, 1943, during World War II. When Congress passed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948, women were allowed to serve as permanent regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Today women are contributing significantly to the success of the Marine Corps through a variety of roles. This article introduces a few good Marines serving their country overseas.

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