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Importance of Families in the Marine Corps
Time and time again, we have heard the statement that the “Toughest Job in the Corps (Navy)” is the job of a spouse. There couldn’t be a more valid statement. But it is not only the spouse but also parents, siblings, and children who carry a heavy load. The Marine Corps recognizes that and wants to do what they can to support our families.
Being a part of the Marine Corps comes with a unique lifestyle and many challenges that our civilian counterparts do not face. This is especially true for our Recovering Service Members and their families. But you are not alone. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
Whether it is an empathetic ear, resource and referral information or simply someone to answer questions about the Wounded Warrior program and/or the process that your loved one will go through, we are here to assist you in any way possible. The Wounded Warrior Battalion-East has two qualified staff members committed to supporting and assisting all of our families-not just spouses but also Mom, Dad, Aunts, Uncles, and other extended family members as well.
Our Family Support Coordinator oversees our Family Support program and provides support to those Marines and Sailors located at Battalion-East as well as those in-patients and out-patients at the hospitals that fall under the Battalion-East umbrella. Please feel free to contact our Family Support Coordinator at (910) 449-9646.
Our Family Readiness Officer provides briefs to Command Teams, Family Readiness Officers, Family Readiness Teams, etc. about the Wounded Warrior Battalion. If you are interested in setting up a brief for your unit, please contact our Family Readiness Officer at (910) 449-9800 or via email.
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