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Why Do We Have A Military Spouse Appreciation Day?
We have a day for everything now.
National Bagel Day is January 15, apparently. (Google it.)
So this year, when Military Spouse Appreciation Day showed up on the calendar, I asked: “why is this a thing?”
As it turns out, this day did not show up out of thin air.
We have a day for everything now. National Bagel Day is January 15, apparently. (Google it.) So this year, when Military Spouse Appreciation Day showed up on the calendar, I asked: “why is this a thing?” As it turns out, this day did not show up out of thin air. Military Spouse Appreciation Day began in 1984, when President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5184 declaring May…
Ashley Gibson USMC Spouse of 16 YearsMacDill Air Force Base Meet Mrs. Ashley Gibson, a Marine Corps spouse at MacDill Air Force Base whose consistent service and welcoming leadership have strengthened the Marine Corps Forces Central Command community in meaningful ways. As the spouse of a Master Gunnery Sergeant assigned to MARCENT, Ashley is known…
The beginning- Shaped by family My journey into community service began long before I realized it. As a child growing up in Jamaica, my parents taught me the power of gratitude, kindness, and giving back. Their words were more than just advice; they were a way of life. I watched as they quietly but powerfully without seeking…
Nichole Lovejoy USMC Spouse of 12 YearsMCAS Beaufort, SC / Geo-baching in Jacksonville, NC Meet Nichole Lovejoy, a Marine Corps spouse stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River who turns connection into community every single day. As the Chief Advancement Officer at the New River YMCA, she leverages her marketing and nonprofit leadership expertise to strengthen partnerships, support military families, and build…
Tanya Lambert USMC Spouse of 29 YearsOkinawa, Japan Meet Tanya, a Marine Corps spouse whose leadership and steady presence helped shape a stronger, more connected community during her time as the spouse of the 3/1 Battalion Commander. With a clear commitment to people and belonging, Tanya consistently worked to ensure spouses felt welcomed, supported, and…
April is Month of the Military Child, which feels like a good time to chat about something that often comes up in conversation: Are we messing up our kids by moving them so much? Fair question. Marine Corps families move a lot. We say every three years, but in reality, it often feels more like every two. And then there are…
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