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…
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The Truth Behind the Stats: What the 2024 DoD Spouse Survey Tells Us—and Why It Matters
Every two years, the Department of Defense asks military spouses to share the reality of life behind the uniforms, deployments, and PCS orders. The 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey results…
Unlocking Potential: Marine Corps Libraries and the Summer Reading Program
Amid frequent relocations, deployments, and the unique challenges of military life, Marine Corps families often seek stability and enrichment for themselves and their children. Fortunately, a remarkable resource exists right…
If the Marine Corps Wanted You to Have a Wife, They Would’ve Issued You One…
There’s an old saying that floats around —one that makes seasoned spouses chuckle and new ones raise an eyebrow: “If the Marine Corps wanted you to have a wife, they would’ve…
Military Spouse is not a disclaimer.
If you’ve ever hesitated to list “military spouse” in your LinkedIn headline, your résumé, or your elevator pitch, you’re not alone. Many of us have been coached to downplay it,…
See You Later: The Bittersweet Gift of Marine Corps Friendships
If you’ve ever laid on the hot pavement on a cool spring day, just talking about anything and everything with a friend while the kids chalk up the sidewalk nearby—you…
Behind the Orders: Demystifying Manpower Management
“Hey, honey, we have orders.” For Marine Corps families, those words evoke a mix of excitement, anxiety and anticipation. Whether you love or dread the idea of packing up and moving…
“PCS” is not a word.
We don’t just move—we “PCS.” We say things like, “We’re PCSing to Lejeune this summer,” or “I can’t believe we have to PCS again already!” Friends, acronyms are not…
Spouse Spotlight: Allison Ramirez
Meet Allison! Allison is a rockstar spouse who was nominated by her friend Jackie. This is what Jackie had to say… “Allison saw a need for military spouse support in the MCAS…
Spouse Summit at Modern Day Marine
The Spouse Summit at Modern Day Marine is set for Thursday, May 1, offering military spouses valuable opportunities to connect and explore resources. This summit will offer a variety of valuable…
Marine Corps Association Partners with Oplign to Support Military-Connected Job Seekers
The Marine Corps Association (MCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Oplign, a powerful talent alignment platform designed to connect military Veterans, spouses, and dependents with meaningful career opportunities….
Desert Tough: A Tribute to Military Children
Growing up, I always enjoyed reading. As a mom, I worked hard to share that love of reading with my own children by reading often with them. When we were…