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Save the Date! Women Marines Association (WMA) 30 th Biennial Convention & Professional Development Symposium WASHINGTON, DC August 30 – September 3, 2018 Celebrating 100 Years of Women in the Marine Corps Plan to celebrate the Centennial Convention in our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC – also the home of the ﬁrst chapter of the Women Marines Association (DC-1). Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 920-3230 Washington, DC is the perfect location to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps. The Nation’s Capital is in an area that has something for everyone to enjoy. Come enjoy the Evening Parade at 8th and I with the President’s Own Band, a trip to the Marine Corps War Memorial and a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. This is the home of the only Women’s Memorial that celebrates women from each of the services at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial (WIMSA) at the gates of Arlington Cemetery. Washington, DC is close to the Crossroads of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, and has a wealth of Marine Corps history. Since 1918, American women have answered their country’s call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation evolving but always retaining our proud traditions. Plan to attend the Centennial Convention. It will be steeped in many historical events and activities. Mark your calendar – August 30 - September 3, 2018. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862363670682969 email: [email protected] Women Marines Association (WMA) 30 th Biennial Convention and Professional Development Symposium August 30 - September 3, 2018 Washington, DC is one of the top tourist locations in the world. In addition to the White House and the U. S. Capitol, it is the home of the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE*: • Marine Corps War Memorial • Marine Barracks, Washington, DC • National Museum of the Marine Corps (and statue of Molly) • Women in Military Service for America Memorial • National World War II Memorial • Korean War Veterans Memorial • Vietnam Women’s Memorial • Arlington National Cemetery • Vietnam Veterans Memorial *Most venues are accessible through the Washington, DC Metro system or a short taxi ride. A special “Thank You” to C. Badorrek for use of her copyrighted images. • First Timers Meeting • Opening/Closing Banquets • PX (Unique gifts/memorabilia) • Attend an 8th & I Parade • Visit WIMSA • National Museum of the Marine Corps • Exciting workshops/PMEs • Camaraderie and fun, fun, fun! • A number of special Centennial activities Centennial Convention 100 Years Proud 1918-2018 9-3-2017 https://www.womenmarines.org/biennial-convention

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Page 1: e! Centennial Convention - Women Marines · 1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy Arlington, VA 22202 ... DC is one of the top tourist locations in ... Centennial Convention 100 Years Proud 1918-2018

Save

the D

ate!

Women Marines Association (WMA) 30th Biennial Convention &Professional Development

Symposium

WASHINGTON, DCAugust 30 – September 3, 2018

Celebrating100 Years

of Women in the Marine Corps

Plan to celebrate the Centennial Convention in our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC – also the home of the first chapter of the Women Marines Association (DC-1).

Crystal Gateway Marriott1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Arlington, VA 22202(703) 920-3230

Washington, DC is the perfect location to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women in the Marine Corps. The Nation’s Capital is in an area that has something for everyone to enjoy. Come enjoy the Evening Parade at 8th and I with the President’s Own Band, a trip to the Marine Corps War Memorial and a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps. This is the home of the only Women’s Memorial that celebrates women from each of the services at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial (WIMSA) at the gates of Arlington Cemetery. Washington, DC is close to the Crossroads of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, and has a wealth of Marine Corps history.Since 1918, American women have answered their country’s call to serve. We have served proudly with distinction and honor; each generation evolving but always retaining our proud traditions. Plan to attend the Centennial Convention. It will be steeped in many historical events and activities. Mark your calendar – August 30 - September 3, 2018.

For more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1862363670682969

email: [email protected]

Women Marines Association (WMA) 30th Biennial Convention and Professional Development

SymposiumAugust 30 - September 3, 2018

Washington, DC is one of the top tourist locations in the world. In addition to the White House and the U. S. Capitol, it is the home of the U. S. Marine Corps War Memorial also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial.

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE*:

• Marine Corps War Memorial

• Marine Barracks, Washington, DC

• National Museum of the Marine Corps (and statue of Molly)

• Women in Military Service for America Memorial

• National World War II Memorial

• Korean War Veterans Memorial

• Vietnam Women’s Memorial

• Arlington National Cemetery

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial

*Most venues are accessible through the Washington, DC Metro system or a short taxi ride.

A special “Thank You” to C. Badorrek for use of her copyrighted images.