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 to grow, sometimes to serve, and often to do both. Through education, volunteer leadership, and quiet advocacy, she has consistently created space for other spouses to see their value, find their voice, and move forward with confidence. Rei embodies what it means to be a “villager” in the Marine Corps community, learning from those before her while intentionally building a stronger path for those who come next.