Female commander writes Marine history

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Brigadier General Loretta Reynolds has become the first female commander of the Marine Corps\' historic recruit depot at Parris Island, S.C.

Federal News Network Staff

June 17, 2011 6:45 pm

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Brigadier General Loretta Reynolds is taking command at South Carolina’s Parris Island.

She is the first female general to be in charge of the base in its 96-year history.

Reynolds is best known as the first female Marine to hold a command position in a battle zone.

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