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Official Announcement: 2025 MCA Spouse & Community Award Winners

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 MCA Spouse and Community Awards — honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and compassion strengthen the Marine Corps community.

These awards recognize those who inspire positive change, foster meaningful connections, and go above and beyond to support Marine Corps families.

Article page one of Behind the Camouflage featured in the Leatherneck Magazine November 2024 issue

2025 MCA Spouse & Community Award Winners

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Official Announcement We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 MCA Spouse and Community Awards — honoring individuals whose dedication, leadership, and compassion strengthen the Marine Corps community. These awards recognize those who inspire positive change, foster meaningful connections, and go above and beyond to support Marine Corps families. Community Changemaker of the Year is awarded…

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What I Wish I Knew as a New Marine Corps Spouse

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When I became a Marine Corps spouse, I didn’t fully understand the world I was stepping into. I knew I was marrying a Marine—strong, disciplined, and committed—but I didn’t yet realize I was also marrying into a lifestyle full of acronyms, long goodbyes, new beginnings, and a community unlike any other. Looking back now, here’s…

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In Case You Need the Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think!

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There’s something about military life that makes even the most resilient among us pause and wonder:“Am I doing enough?”“Is everyone else handling this better than I am?”“Shouldn’t I be used to this by now?” Let’s just stop right there. Because in case no one told you lately—you’re doing better than you think. It’s Easy to…

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PCS Pit Stops: A Vacation or a Trip?

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You know how your great-aunt says, “Oh how lovely! You’re taking a vacation during your PCS leave!” and you smile while your soul whispers, Ma’am, this is a logistical nightmare with a scenic view of I-40 and three cranky kids in the backseat.Let’s call it what it is, folks: it’s not a vacation. It’s a trip. What’s the Difference?…

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BTC Podcast Season 3: Home is Where the Marine Corps Sends You

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We know that receiving orders to a new duty station can come with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Where will we live? What are the schools like? Will we find community there? It was with this familiar situation for Marine Corps families in mind that the Behind the Camouflage team designed Season 3 of the podcast—to help…

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