Marines name first woman to post at the Corps’ two boot camps (Brig. Gen. Angela Salinas)

Posted on: August 5th, 2006
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“Her mother and sister were among those attending. For decades, they have lived with Salinas wherever she’s stationed.

Salinas recognized them and her Latino heritage by greeting the crowd in Spanish.

Several military experts said Salinas’ unprecedented appointment will likely cause some stir at the depot because she has not engaged in combat and because, in various ways, the Corps has been slower than the other military branches to integrate women.”

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