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The We Are Marines Collection https://linktr.ee/thewearemarinescollection Linda and Jeannine met through the Tarheel Chapter of the Women Marines Association. Master Gunnery Sergeant Ret.

The WAMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation named after the book authored by Linda Cates Lacy, dedicated to preserving military history and sharing veteran stories through mobile exhibits. In 2010, while Jeannine was serving as a Marine Combat Instructor at School of Infantry-East, Linda asked if it would be ok to bring a cake for female students and combat instructors to celebrate the anniversary of continuous service of women Marines and Women's History Month. Colonel Timothy Mundy, the Commanding Officer, SOI-E agreed to allow the celebration of the occasion. It took place at the Geiger Tiger. Jeannine wrote a script and turned it into a cake cutting ceremony and Linda brought some items from her collection, and of course the cake! This was the beginning of 9 years of annual ceremonies which included Linda's historic display of uniforms and other woman Marine related historic artifacts aboard Camp Geiger, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and Camp Lejeune, NC. The celebration grew every year and included extraordinarily accomplished guest speakers. Photos of these events are located in albums on this page. Gail Horn, Shirley John, and other members of the NC-1 Tarheel Chapter of the Women Marines Association (WMA) were also responsible for these successful events. Linda inspired Jeannine to begin her own collection, which was started around 2011. Linda and Jeannine combined their private collections in 2022. Linda and Jeannine are both active in the Women Marines Association and have a passion for preserving and sharing the history of women Marines. Linda is the author of “We Are Marines”, a book full of history and recollections of women Marines; she dedicated more than 20 years to research, documentation, and collecting artifacts in effort to preserve and share the history of women Marines. She was presented the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Julia Hamblet Award for her accomplishments. More information about the collectors is located in their albums on this page. Thanks for viewing our page! Please share!

10/23/2026

Did you know we had a room full of free uniforms?!
These uniforms are donated and free for active-duty members, so come in and see if there is anything you need!
Save that uniform allowance if you can

There is currently no restriction on the number of items you can take, as we currently have a surplus of uniforms.
Please keep in mind that if you are not in uniform, then you must show your military ID to access the uniform room.

CAP/ROTC and Retirees are also more than welcome to purchase uniforms at a discounted rate, you will just have to show proof of ID.

We are also always looking for volunteers, especially for the uniform room!!!

Next stop for We Are Marines! We are making the pilgrimage to the birthplace of our Corps and bringing a display to the ...
10/22/2026

Next stop for We Are Marines! We are making the pilgrimage to the birthplace of our Corps and bringing a display to the The Tun Legacy Foundation Birthday Block Party!

Come celebrate with us! ❤️💛🥳

On November 10, 2026, The Tun Legacy Foundation will be celebrating the 251st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps at the Birthday Block Party at The Future Site of The Tun!

Special guests scheduled to appear include, Sergeant Major Carlos A. Ruiz, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps; 100-year-old WWII Marine Stephen Anderson; Navy Cross Recipient Gunnery Sergeant Aubrey Leon McDade Jr., USMC (Ret.); and The Marine Forces Reserve Band’s Popular Music Group and Jazz Combo.

Ceremonies and performances will take place throughout the day, including an official Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony, Poolees Ceremony, and performances by the Marine Forces Reserve Band, acoustic duo Hancock & Espo, Philly rock band Superunknown, Philly Fife & Drum Company, Quaker City String Band, and The Pipes and Drums of the St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia.

📅 Tuesday, November 10
📍 Second St. between Market St. and Chestnut St., Old City Philadelphia
⏰ 10 AM – 6 PM
🎟️ FREE

A special thank you to our lead sponsor Leidos, platinum sponsor USAA, Servpro Team Fabiani, Fox Rothschild LLP, Broad Street Brewing, HP, Pennridge Airport, The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM, Power Home Remodeling, RavenTek, The Select Group, Revolve Solutions LLC, and a grant from the City of Philadelphia.

Learn more about the celebration: https://thetun.org/nov-10-2026/

10/15/2026

Nominees are individuals whose enduring contributions have significantly advanced and preserved the legacy of women Marines. Their work represents major, definitive efforts in historical stewardship—including developing commemorative events or organizations, creating historical collections and displays, and authoring published works documenting the history of women Marines.

This honor is WMA’s equivalent of a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing those whose impact ensures the history, service, and sacrifices of women Marines will never be forgotten.

Nomination Forms must be submitted to: [email protected]
Form Link: https://buff.ly/FrvV0Ft

DEADLINE: 10 December 2026
This deadline is firm. Because of the award's significance, timely submission is essential to ensure every deserving nominee receives full and proper consideration.

10/11/2026

🇺🇸❤️💛 What a fantastic way to celebrate America 250! 🇺🇸🎉

A HUGE thank you to the Freedom Forge Foundation and Kathi Austin for inviting the We Are Marines Collection to be part of such a wonderful event!

We also want to give a BIG shoutout to all the incredible volunteers who helped make it possible!

We were honored to share our display, celebrate our nation’s history, and connect with so many amazing people.

⚠️ As we manage a traveling exhibit, preservation is always a priority. This was the first time we have take a uniform display of this size outdoors. After careful consideration, we determined that this was a worthy cause, and the display consisted primarily of utility uniforms. We are currently assembling a smaller dedicated outdoor display kit for future events, including the Marine Corps birthday celebration in Philadelphia.

We encourage everyone to learn more about the Freedom Forge Foundation and its mission!

👇 Learn more in the comments.

10/09/2026

❤️💛 PHILADELPHIA, HERE WE COME!

Just ONE MONTH from tomorrow, We Are Marines will be celebrating in Philadelphia at The The Tun Legacy Foundation Block Party! 🎉🍻

If you’ve never been, you’re missing out! There’s nothing quite like being surrounded by Marines from all over, swapping stories, making new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and enjoying the camaraderie that makes our Marine Corps family so special! ❤️💛

Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine! 🇺🇸

Come join us for an unforgettable celebration! We can’t wait to see everyone!

SEMPER FI! 🦅🌎⚓

More information: https://share.google/SgIB5ATKFlGApSpXL

It is an honor to participate in the Revolution on the Rappahannock event in Falmouth, VA this weekend!
10/09/2026

It is an honor to participate in the Revolution on the Rappahannock event in Falmouth, VA this weekend!

We just have just TWO MONTHS to reach our goal, and I would LOVE your help making it happen! The We Are Marines Collecti...
10/08/2026

We just have just TWO MONTHS to reach our goal, and I would LOVE your help making it happen!

The We Are Marines Collection, is proud to support Wreaths Across America, and we’ve set a goal of sponsoring 100 wreaths!

Each wreath represents a veteran who served our country and deserves to be remembered and honored. 🇺🇸

Will you help us reach our goal? Whether you sponsor one wreath or several, every single one makes a difference!

Please consider sponsoring a wreath and sharing this post with your friends and family!

REMEMBER the Fallen. HONOR those who Serve. TEACH the next generation the value of Freedom. 🇺🇸

The QR code goes to our sponsorship link which is also in the comments.

🇺🇸 Remember Me: Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes 🇺🇸

The We Are Marines Collection is proud to announce that we are a 2026 Wreaths Across America sponsorship group!

This year’s theme, “Remember Me: Honoring 250 Years of American Heroes,” reminds us of the importance of remembering those who served, sacrificed, and helped shape our nation’s history.

You can purchase a Wreaths Across America wreath to be placed at a participating cemetery across the country—and your purchase can also help support the mission of the We Are Marines Collection.

🎄When you purchase your wreath through our sponsorship link, $5 from each wreath will be donated to the We Are Marines Collection to help fund our mission of preserving and sharing the stories of those who served in the Marine Corps.

Every wreath is more than a holiday remembrance. It is a promise to Remember. Honor. Teach.

👉 Purchase your wreath in honor of our veterans and support the We Are Marines Collection: 🙌 The link is in the comments.

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