We can’t forget that National Guard Spouses are also part of this sacrifice to support the mission of the military. As we have moved across the state for each duty assignment, it was important for me to stay connected to others just like me- a National Guard spouse learning to navigate both military and civilian worlds. 

Military children attend an average of six to nine different schools during their K-12 education, creating significant obstacles to consistent educational experiences. The educational disruptions that accompany these moves can have lasting impacts on children's academic progress and social-emotional development.

For this edition of Volunteer Spotlight, we honor Erin Baer. As an Army Mentor, Baer has been a selfless leader who continues to give back to her community.

The core mission of MSAN has always been to educate, empower, and support spouses. Over the years, MSAN has developed many partnerships and programs for military spouses which has resulted in more leaders in the military community.

Laura Tovar represents what it means to not only be a volunteer but also what it means to serve the community. It’s an honor for us to show her impact as our latest Volunteer Spotlight.

Katie is a shining example of what it means to serve a community wholeheartedly and be a dependable presence in the HUB. We’re proud to showcase her as our latest Volunteer Spotlight. 

We have settled into what we like to call “blissfully boring,” a life of delightfully predictable routines.

Today, we’d like to introduce Marine Corps spouse mentor Emily McNulty for this edition of our Volunteer Spotlight. 

By engaging in volunteer work, military spouses can not only contribute to their communities but also enrich their own lives through personal growth and professional development.

With years of caregiving experience, Paula shares her go-to resource and hopes to expand awareness to the entire community. 

We love to celebrate our hard-working volunteers at MSAN. Our Volunteer of the Quarter recognition for the first quarter of 2024 was given to Caroline Torres Marin!

Krystianna shared her professional journeys from dental hygiene to bartending, now working for the DoD in an impressive trajectory toward the top. We are thrilled to have her join the MSANFam! 

MSAN Army Mentor Karen Francis decided to become a career coach because helping someone find a job or new career positively impacts their mental health journey. 

From “just friends” to something more, Megan shares her beautiful beginnings to becoming a Marine spouse six years ago.

Joining the Air Force may not have been on their radar, but for MSAN Air Force Mentor Laura Daniel, volunteering and connecting with the squadron’s chaplain helped her and her husband, David, become accustomed to new military life. 

With two decades of being a military spouse under her belt, Jenna has some great advice to offer about investing in yourself.

In six short years, MSAN's marketing coordinator Michelle's experience as an Army spouse has taken her from active duty to reserves, dealing with disability, and reintegrating into civilian life again.

Read about how MSAN's marketing manager Kristen navigated those first years as a military spouse, the challenges of making new friends, and what she’s learned along the way since getting married in the charming town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, where they’d had their first date.

Navy Mentor Monique shares her amazing wedding experience at Tom Ham's Lighthouse in San Diego.

Verenice started out just like any of us–a newlywed who had to learn the ins and outs of what it means to be a military spouse.