USMCGrunt
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In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to serve in the Marine Corps. 100 years later, we celebrate the accomplishments and legacy of all female Marines.
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1918
Opha May Johnson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve
1943
The Marine Corps Women's Reserve was created
1948
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act
1950
The Marine Corps Women's Reserve was mobilized for the first time
1961
Bertha Billeb was the first female Marine promoted to sergeant major
1967
MSgt Barbara Dulinsky became the first female Marine to serve in a combat zone
1978
Margaret Brewer was the first female Marine promoted to general officer
1995
Sarah Deal became the first female Marine pilot
1996
Carol Mutter was the first female Marine to be promoted to lieutenant general
2009
The first all-female Marine team conducts mission in Southern Afghanistan
2017
The first women Marine graduated from the Infantry Officer Course
https://www.mca-marines.org/women_M...l&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer
1918
Opha May Johnson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve
1943
The Marine Corps Women's Reserve was created
1948
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act
1950
The Marine Corps Women's Reserve was mobilized for the first time
1961
Bertha Billeb was the first female Marine promoted to sergeant major
1967
MSgt Barbara Dulinsky became the first female Marine to serve in a combat zone
1978
Margaret Brewer was the first female Marine promoted to general officer
1995
Sarah Deal became the first female Marine pilot
1996
Carol Mutter was the first female Marine to be promoted to lieutenant general
2009
The first all-female Marine team conducts mission in Southern Afghanistan
2017
The first women Marine graduated from the Infantry Officer Course