Your go-to space for stories, advice, and updates that matter to Marine Corps families. Crafted by spouses, for spouses, our content aims to inspire, connect, and keep you well-equipped to thrive in the Marine Corps community.
Spouse Spotlight: Ingrid Sanchez
Meet Ingrid Sanchez, a Marine Corps spouse who is deeply committed to building community and showing up wherever the journey leads.
Rachael Kolb USMC Spouse of 16 YearsMCB Hawaii Meet Rachael Kolb, a Marine Corps spouse whose work strengthens readiness by helping families feel informed, connected, and supported. Today, Rachael serves as the Marine Corps Family Team Building Program Manager on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, where she equips Unit Readiness Coordinators with current information, resources, and training so…
Welcome to Ask Dr. Monica, a space where real questions from military spouses get honest answers from a licensed therapist who understands the realities of military life. Dear Dr. Monica, We’re getting ready for another PCS this summer, and I’m honestly dreading how it’s going to affect my kids. They’ve finally settled in, have good friends, and feel confident at…
Ingrid Sanchez USMC Spouse of 14 YearsCamp Lejeune, NC Meet Ingrid Sanchez, a Marine Corps spouse who is deeply committed to building community and showing up wherever the journey leads. Her service spans roles with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society from Caseworker to Chair of Volunteers, as well as Family Advocacy, Family Readiness, and mentoring…
Rei Best USMC Spouse of 19 YearsCamp Lejeune, NC Meet Rei Best, a Marine Corps spouse who was raised in the military community long before marrying her Marine in 2007. Shaped by a lifetime of PCS moves across the U.S. and around the world, Rei has learned that every duty station carries a purpose, sometimes…
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…
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