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Cpl. Jessica A. Anstett executes a clean and press - CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Cpl. Jessica A. Anstett executes a clean and press Oct. 3 outside of Gunners Gym aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Anstett was selected as Marine of the Quarter for Headquarters and Support Battalion, her athletic background and dedication to her work set her miles apart from her peers. In August of 2017, her whole world was pulled out from under her in an instant when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament for the second time. With her surgery looming on the horizon, she plans to continue to work out, take college classes and volunteer. Anstett is a radio maintainer with H&S Bn., Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. (U.S Marine photo by Lance Corporal Tayler P. Schwamb)
A graphic depicts the statistics of active-duty women in the military. The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society. Out of the approximately 183,000 active duty Marines, only about 14,100 are women making up only 7.7% of the Marine Corps, according to Department of Defense statistics. (Department of Defense Courtesy Photo) - A graphic depicts the statistics of active-duty women in the military. The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month where women are recognized for their accomplishments and progression in society. Out of the approximately 183,000 active duty Marines, only about 14,100 are women making up only 7.7% of the Marine Corps, according to Department of Defense statistics. (Department of Defense Courtesy Photo)