Spouse Spotlight: Sara Rizzo
Posted on: March 26,2026
Sara Rizzo
USMC Spouse of 15 Years
Okinawa, Japan
Meet Sara Rizzo, a Marine Corps spouse stationed in Okinawa, Japan whose nearly 15-year journey through military life has shaped her into a servant-leader and community champion. As the Director for Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Okinawa, Sara leads a passionate team that provides vital financial assistance and education to Sea Service families, while building inclusive, empowering networks of support. She’s also given her time to Family Readiness, Operation Homefront, The USO, and leadership seminars that help spouses embrace their strengths and step confidently into leadership roles. Sara’s dedication to service, both professionally and personally, reflects her belief that every military spouse is so much more than the “just” before “military spouse” and deserves recognition, opportunity, and support.
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