Meet Tina Manning, a Marine Corps spouse who has embraced the adventure of military life while building a reputation as a steady connector and community builder. Married to her high school sweetheart since 2007, Tina found her passion for serving fellow military families through volunteering in 2015 and has stayed committed ever since. She has been deeply involved in strengthening community at Camp Pendleton, helping lead the Military Spouse Kickball Association chapter where camaraderie, fun, and service go hand in hand. Through fundraising efforts and food drives supporting local nonprofits like Got Your Back San Diego, Tina’s impact reaches far beyond the field. 

In her professional work in military housing, Tina continues that same mission by connecting families with resources and helping each duty station feel a little more like home. She is also actively advocating for AED machines to be placed at the base track at Paige Field House, a cause that is personal to her because when someone you love has a heart attack, every second matters. Working alongside her husband, Tina hopes to expand access to AEDs inside buildings across the installation and promote AED and CPR classes at each unit so Marines are equipped with lifesaving skills that can make all the difference in a crisis.