FORT WORTH, Tx, -- Recruiting Station Fort Worth Commanding Officer Major Natalie Lamb and Texas Women’s University met virtually to discuss diversity and Marine Corps opportunities on 28 February.
Against the backdrop of Women’s History Month, Major Lamb and Arin discussed her military career to date, how the Marine Corps celebrates diversity, benefits available to Marines, and what the Marine Corps looks for in candidates.
Major Lamb is a Rockville, Maryland native and has served for a combined 22 years in both the United States Navy and United State Marine Corps.
Major Lamb’s humble beginnings as an only child, collegiate athlete, and leader in student organizations drove her to want to become a Marine officer. Growing up in a Hispanic household, she learned the value of hard work from the sacrifices her mother made as a single parent to ensure bills were paid and food was on the table by working multiple jobs. Early exposure to this work ethic influenced her decision to enlist in the military to attain technical skills and college credits, and provide the means to support her family. As a Navy Information Systems Technician, she sought other leadership opportunities available and explored commissioning programs for officers. After several applications, she was accepted to the United States Naval Academy while deployed to Afghanistan. Following her commission, her career has taken her to the every corner of the world accompanied with leadership opportunities in every job she’s held in her career.
During the virtual talk with Texas Women’s University, Major Lamb and Arin talked about the Marine Corps’ celebration of diversity. She discussed the Frederick C. Branch Marine Corps leadership scholarship which is named in honor of the first African-American Marine officer. This scholarship offers four-year and two-year NROTC Scholarships for student attending, or planning to attend, one of 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
In a competitive job market and uncertain economy, Major Lamb shared benefits the Marine Corps available to service members and their families’ to provide them a peace of mind. All service members are afforded housing services on-base or in the community by using the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan to purchase a property with no money down. Members who want to start or continue their education journey are able to using tuition assistance or the G.I. Bill to pay for a degree. Finally, service members have access to medical and dental services for themselves and families from on-base clinics or local hospitals.
Next, Major Lamb explained during the call how the Marine Corps is looking for individuals with a propensity to serve and lead Marines. To connect with future Marine officers or current Marine officers, local offices host team building exercises to participate in.
The Marine Corps wants its force to look like the population it serves. If you are interested in learning to about leadership opportunities available in the Marine Corps, please visit https://marines.com/officer. To connect with a Marine Officer Selection Officer, please click the following link, https://rmi.marines.com/request-information/8MCDTWUTALK and complete the form.
The video can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMFwiXb_420
| Date Taken: | 03.18.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 04.04.2022 14:47 |
| Story ID: | 416742 |
| Location: | FORT WORTH, TEXAS, US |
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