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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 months

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Taking time today to remember the life of Maj. Megan McClung, the first female Marine Officer killed in the Iraq War and the first female graduate of the United States Naval Academy to be killed in action since the school was founded in 1845.

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

What a day. Happy Birthday, Marines!

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Kayla Haas

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6 months

We had our annual battalion photo day yesterday... had to snag this very official portrait after we finished.

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Kayla Haas

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4 months

Today marks five years since I graduated with the Class of 2019 from the @NavalAcademy and commissioned as a 2nd Lt in the @USMC ! Some days have been long, but the years have passed quickly. It’s been an honor to serve with the best of Marines. Cheers, Class of 2019!

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Introducing the Corps’ newest Pfc. Fun day escorting the pup-arazzi.

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Just like that, four years in the Marine Corps have come and gone. The highlight of my commissioning day was exchanging my first salute with my grandfather who served in the Army from 1960 to 1963.

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

Captain Photos from Thursday’s ceremony. Great week ahead… Happy Birthday, Marines!

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Kayla Haas

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5 months

Cheers to (almost) 27! 🥂

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Finally crossed Center Walk in my first Friday Evening Parade at @MBWDC !

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Tuesday at Lincoln with my biggest supporter. ❤️

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

It’s actually happening… This time next week, I’ll be a Captain!

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

It’s I-Day at @NavalAcademy . Hard to believe this was nine years ago. Good luck, Class of 2028!

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Oh no! Did it hurt your feelings that I used colored markers to educate my Marines? Bless your heart!

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2 years

Women love to write shit in gay perfect handwriting they nobody cares about.

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

Obligatory Marine Corps Ball Photo Booth Pics 📸

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Kayla Haas

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2 months

That’s a wrap! It was an honor to march as the parade adjutant this season at @MBWDC .

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Some Marines like crayons. I prefer whiteboard markers. Here’s to the information visualization of 2022, and to even better products in 2023!

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

I have a feeling this Southwest Airlines mass-cancellation fiasco will be a crisis communications case study for years to come.

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Kayla Haas

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10 months

I will be thinking about you for the rest of my life.

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Kayla Haas

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29 days

I wanted to be a Navy fighter pilot. To secure a Navy flight contract, I sought an appointment at the US Naval Academy, where the most slots were available. I was admittedly terrified of the Marines at first. With time, fear shifted to curiosity, and then to admiration. The

Happy Captain

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What Made You Want to Join The Military? When I was a kid, my dad would tell me about all his adventures in the Army. All the places he got to see, all the things he got to do, all the people he got to meet. I was always fascinated by the military, but wasn't sure it was for

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

Happy Birthday, Marines!

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Kayla Haas

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2 months

My husband surprised me at the parade last night. I had no idea he was there, let alone RIGHT in front of me. (For the record, I don’t look anyone in the eyes ever during a parade… I have the bearing of a seven-year-old boy and I can’t risk cracking a smile or breaking into

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Eight years later: safe to say my drill has improved.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Rumor has it that @RobGronkowski is still trying to open an account with USAA.

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Kayla Haas

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8 months

This week, after much consideration, I submitted my resignation to the Marine Corps. Leading Marines and sharing their stories has been a challenging, rewarding, and humbling honor. As I prepare to transition in 2025, your support, resources, and connections are greatly valued.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Excited to announce I was selected to march on the staff as a flanking officer for Marine Barracks Washington’s 2023 Parade Season!

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Kayla Haas

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5 months

First Evening Parade of 2024! 🇺🇸

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

If I start something, I’m going to finish it. Especially if it’s a pint of ice cream.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Today I had the privilege of attending the appointment ceremony for my first staff noncomissioned officer, Akeel Austin, to Warrant Officer. I wouldn’t be half to Marine Officer I am today without his experience, perspective, and mentorship.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Hot take: PowerPoint doesn’t suck, you do. Any presentation platform can be powerful and engaging if you make the effort.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

My father — before the military even crossed my mind — instilled a crippling fear of arriving late to anything, ever, so now, as an adult, I arrive unreasonably early to everything, always.

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Kayla Haas

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2 months

Marching in my last Evening Parade tonight. Unexpectedly feeling pretty emotional.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 years

For the record, I did keep going!

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2 years

@PAO_kaylahaas Keep going!!

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1, Warfighting, in a nutshell.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 years

Starting to believe there is a fine-print provision on DD-214s requiring transitioning male veterans to grow a beard for at least 45 days post EAS.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Finally got around to a #NewProfilePic

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Spent the morning running the Army 10 Miler! 🇺🇸

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) is a term used by the United States Marine Corps to describe the principal organization for all missions across the range of military operations.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

4 months

We are ready to rock the Sunset Parade! 🇺🇸

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

3 months

Friday Night Lights

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

7 months

Fresh headshot. Professional civilian in progress.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

1 year

See my next tweet for the perspective through my lens.

Happy Captain

@EODHappyCaptain

1 year

Drop a cool photo that someone took of you doing your job.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

8 months

Got race photos back from @MesaMarathon . This was the moment I realized I was about to qualify for @bostonmarathon — full of emotion.

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Kayla Haas

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8 months

Update: Honored to announce I’ll be marching as a parade adjutant this summer at 8th & I. Hope to see you at one of our Friday Evening Parades at @MBWDC or Tuesday Sunset Parades at the Marine Corps War Memorial or Lincoln Memorial!

Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

8 months

Tried out for parade staff today. Didn’t knock my cover off my head this year, so we’ll call it a win.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 years

Hi! I’m Lt Kayla Haas, a Marine Communication Strategy & Operations (COMMSTRAT) Officer and — when time allows — a whiteboard enthusiast. I saw a rise in followers this weekend (so grateful!) and thought I’d share a thread on the evolution of my whiteboard.

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Kayla Haas

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30 days

I’ve made it a practice to write to my Marines’ families — not my idea; it’s one I learned from several great leaders — especially after deployments, promotions, or major milestones. Yesterday, one of my former Marines told me his mother still has the letter I sent her hanging on

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

4 months

Every Sunday night my husband and I sit out on our balcony. A few weeks ago, we admired the balcony set-up a few units away. By chance, the owners are moving out and listed the pieces on marketplace this morning. With a little stain and TLC, we spruced it up and we are loving it.

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

1 year

Happy one-year anniversary, my love!

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Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 years

Who made this slide? I just want to talk.

Marshall Frith

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2 years

@PAO_kaylahaas Make it make sense.

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Kayla Haas

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Did you know in high school I dreamt of working at Pixar? Life had other plans, and I found myself at military school instead! Starting tomorrow, I’m committing to picking up the pencil for at least five minutes a day. Daily sketches coming your way. ✍️

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Kayla Haas

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6 months

“Tourists,” she mutters under her breath before shamelessly plopping down for the cliché spring in DC photo op.

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Kayla Haas

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11 months

It was a good week.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Yesterday I married my best friend! Reintroducing myself as Kayla Haas.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

For the 62nd consecutive year, Congress compromised to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The document is 4408 pages. This summary is an oversimplification, to say the least. FY 2023 NDAA in a nutshell 🧵

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

The best way to end a run in DC.

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Kayla Haas

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1 month

Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and shared something that had become an essential part of my professional life: my whiteboard. At the time, I was a new 2ndLt eager to lead Marines, having just completed years of training at the U.S. Naval Academy, The Basic School, and the

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Almost a year into my billet in DC and haven’t been to the Pentagon yet. I think that’s a W.

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Kayla Haas

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10 months

Not your average Tuesday!

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

U.S. Marine Corps Leadership Principles Now on Substack:

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

Someone is getting stage fright.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

National Defense Strategy in a whiteboard nutshell. Read the full document here:

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Kayla Haas

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8 months

We got it done. Hell of a race @MesaMarathon .

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

Chesty is so tired of me.

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

That feeling when you pass the runner you’ve been chasing vs. that feeling when you get passed by a twelve-year-old boy (The twelve-year-old motivated the hell out of me.)

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Friday:

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Kayla Haas

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6 months

Today was a good day.

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Kayla Haas

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5 months

Chesty is so ready for this.

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Kayla Haas

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1 month

A few days ago I asked, “What does the world need visualized?” The people answered. Here’s a quick sketchnote illustrating the U.S. Strategic Guidance Framework. ⤵️

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Kayla Haas

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1 month

Breaking the mold with my new visual CV. Next step — making it interactive with descriptive callouts on experience and skills. Recruiters, would this creative approach impress or frustrate?

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Kayla Haas

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5 months

Friday. The last free Friday for 18 weeks.

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Kayla Haas

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12 days

Just another day at work.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Force Design 2030, the Marine Corps’ 10-year modernization initiative, in a whiteboard nutshell. Learning and teaching is continuous!

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

We moved! I can walk to work… no more commuting on the 95 🎉 … and the neighborhood view is a nice bonus.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

Today I’m beginning an 8th & I rite of passage: Ceremonial Drill School (CDS). CDS is a three-week course that prepares officers and SNCOs for the unit’s rigorous ceremonial mission. I’ll be evaluated on marching, sword manual, voice commands and uniform preparation.

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Kayla Haas

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19 days

The White House Historical Association is bringing a new cutting-edge education experience — @peopleshousedc — one block away from the White House. (You might see a familiar face inside.)

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Kayla Haas

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8 months

So anyways, if you know of any dogs looking to hire a publicist in 2025, please let me know!

Kayla Haas

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8 months

*working on resume* “coordinated media engagem—” no. “established strong relationships with media cont—” no. “managed high-profile even—” no. … “served as Chesty’s publicist” that’ll hook ‘em!!

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force Europe 21.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, disembark a U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle from a Dutch Royal Marine Landing Craft Utility boat in Olavsvern, Norway, Feb. 24, 2021.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

🚨PSA: Stop adding an apostrophe to your last name when you pluralize it! 🥴 The Johnson’s? What belongs to Johnson?? 🤔 To make your last name plural, add an -s. If your last name ends in an s or z, add -es. No apostrophe necessary! 🚨

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Kayla Haas

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Haditha happened when I was just 8 years old. Here’s what’s shocking: despite my role and experience, I only learned about this incident 30 minutes ago. I’ll admit, I’m not a military history buff but this question remains: How is it that something so significant could be buried

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The investigative team behind our podcast In the Dark has obtained photographs of the 2005 massacre in Haditha, Iraq—which the U.S. military tried to keep from the public for years.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

CDS Qualified ☑️ Looking forward to Marine Barracks Washington’s 2023 Parade Season!

Kayla Haas

@thekaylahaas

2 years

Today I’m beginning an 8th & I rite of passage: Ceremonial Drill School (CDS). CDS is a three-week course that prepares officers and SNCOs for the unit’s rigorous ceremonial mission. I’ll be evaluated on marching, sword manual, voice commands and uniform preparation.

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Kayla Haas

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In 2022 I moved to DC, started a new gig at 8th & I, and married my best friend. Lots of blessings and lessons in the “in-between” too. Cheers to the new year! May 2023 bring you and your loved ones health and happiness.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

“Say it ain’t so!” Absolute blast of a mess night at Marine Barracks Washington Jan. 18.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

*minding my own business at the mall* security guard with disapproving look: “no school today??” me: “… ma’am I am 25 years old.”

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Kayla Haas

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29 days

Dinner with a view.

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Kayla Haas

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1 month

Three years ago today, during the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, 13 brave service members were killed. Remember their lives and honor their service.

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

Marines of @MBWDC and @LibertyZSimmons on @DCNewsNow ! Next up, Silent Drill Platoon.

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Kayla Haas

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10 months

From last weekend’s rainy 15k. I should really take in my surroundings more… I didn’t even realized we ran by the White House.

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Kayla Haas

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1 year

Not a bad duty view.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

I don’t care where you fall on the political spectrum. Life-long learning is badass.

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Kayla Haas

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Three years ago today, I deployed with 2d Marine Division responding to the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti. With less than 12 hours' notice, we were aboard the USS Arlington, ready to provide aid and support alongside our partners and allies. Facilitating media

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Kayla Haas

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That’ll do.

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Kayla Haas

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2 years

🧵 MCDP 1: Warfighting A visual summary of the little white book that formalized the maneuver warfare philosophy of the United States Marine Corps is now available on my Substack:

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

Great morning with @MBWDC and @LibertyZSimmons ! 🇺🇸 Marine Barracks Washington showcases the pride, professionalism, and esprit de corps of Marines throughout the world. Established in 1801, the Barracks is a cornerstone of military reviews and ceremonies.

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Kayla Haas

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3 months

From last night. 🇺🇸

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Kayla Haas

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7 days

5 minutes and 23 seconds too slow. Applicants were notified today, and I’m not surprised, but still disappointed I didn’t make the cutoff for @bostonmarathon this year. Time to train harder.