Marine raid breaks gender barrier
Lance Cpl. Erin Libby doesn’t want to be treated the same as her male Marine Corps counterparts. But she does want to be treated as an equal — even in combat.
In a way, she got her chance last weekend when Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment led a raid into the city of Karmah in search of high-value targets and hidden weapons.
“We’re out here, and we’re rocking on the front line,” said Libby, a 21-year-old from Niceville, Fla., who pinned on the rank of lance corporal during a break in the mission.
Bravo!
And many thanks to Bill E. and to Chuck for sending me the link.
Way to go!
Comment by -keith in mtn. view — 5 May, 2005 @ 12:44
Erin Libby was severly injured when her convoy was attacked by a suicide car bomber on June 24th. Several of her fellow soldiers were killed.
Please pray for Erin and her fellow soldiers.
I will post info about her condition when I can HERE
Comment by Master of None — 27 Jun, 2005 @ 10:22