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Mentor and Marine | Zarina Flemming - S.O.S. podcast #140

Theresa Carpenter Season 2 Episode 140

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We have outstanding military leaders, including Zarina. Rising through the Marines' enlisted ranks, she exemplifies resilience and a sense of duty.

Join us as we discuss what it was like immigrating to the United States, joining the Marine Corps, mentoring others within the non-profit space, and now sharing the stories of fellow women Marines (and men, too) through her podcast The Green Logbook.

Zarina Flemming was born on 24 December 1986 in Ndola, Zambia. She enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 2007.
 
After graduating from recruit training, she attended Personnel Administrative School. Later, she reported to the Combined Arms Training Center in Camp Fuji, Japan, and served as a unit diary clerk.

In November 2009, she reported to Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Lee, Virginia, where she served as an administrative clerk.
 
In December 2010, she reported to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, where she served as a manpower clerk.

In July 2012, Flemming reported to 2d Marine Logistics Group Headquarters, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where she served as a manpower and adjutant clerk. In July 2013, she deployed as the S-1 Non-commissioned officer in charge of Combat Logistics Battalion 6 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
 
In March 2014, she volunteered for the Marine Corps experimental unit, transitioning women to combat arms MOS.

In July 2015, Flemming reported to the Installation Personnel Administrative Center, New River, North Carolina, where she served as the Quality Control and Inbound Chief. In August 2016, Flemming reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, New River, North Carolina, where she served as the S-1/Adjutant Chief.
 
In August 2023, she reported to 3d Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan, to serve as the Adjutant Chief.  On 2 April 2024, she reported to 3d Sustainment Group (Experimental), Okinawa, Japan, where she currently serves as the Unit Senior Enlisted Advisor for Supply Company.
 
Zarina hosts the Green Logbook Podcast, where she shares stories and experiences of female Marines. She is involved with several organizations focused on mentoring and educating service members.

Find Zarina and her podcast. 

Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER
Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/
Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com
Watch episodes of my podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76