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Latinas Powering Forward

When it comes to patriotism, Latinas stand out in the
military at 20% of all females in the armed forces.
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They are not afraid of taking on challenges given that
Latinas comprise 30% of all females in the Marine
Corps, considered one of the toughest branches in the
military. The military is attractive to Latinas because it
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provides training, access to education, upward mobility
and a way to express their American patriotism.

30%

of all females in
the Marine Corps are Latinas.
This is considered one of

the toughest branches
in the military.

9 “Distribution of Race and Ethnicity among the U.S. Military.” Statista, CAN Corporation; US Department of Defense, 2017.
10 Population Representation in the Military Services: Fiscal Year 2017 Summary Report. Office of the Under Secretary of Defense,
Personnel and Readiness, 2017.

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