San Diego--MCRD, the USS Midway, and more

Hi everyone,

Just back from a wonderful visit to southern California. As usual, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego put on a fantastic reception for me and Band of Sisters. Sorry I don't have any photos from that event. I was too busy talking to take photos.

I spent July 4 on the USS Midway. July 4 was also the one-year anniversary of Band of Sisters, so I had a couple of things to celebrate that day.

One of the main reasons for my visit to San Diego was to interview women for my next book. That went very well. I interviewed two female Marines (Sgt. Shannon Evans from Miramar) and SgtMajor Irene O'Neal from Camp Pendleton) and two Sailors (Commander Lenora Langlais and Corpsman Elaine Snavely) who will be featured in When The Girls Come Marching Home.

Our female servicemembers continue to inspire me on a daily basis.

Talk soon!
best,
kirsten