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Meet the Community Relations Volunteers of MarineParents.com
Jennifer (Jennifer Ackerbauer) from Cobleskill, NY
Marine
and
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Lori (Lori Cuevas Ballard) from Hope Mills, NC
Marine
and
Lori is a 1st-grade teacher and a mother of three children. She currently lives in the
beautiful state of North Carolina. Her middle child (a son) is a Marine. When her
Marine was in middle school...[Read More]
Doris (Doris Bell) from Celeste, TX
Marine
and
Doris is from Texas. She was raised in the city where she met her husband. Her
husband is from a small town, and that is where they settled. She has been married
for 25
years, and they have two s...[Read More]
Ashley (Ashley Coker Black) from Sheridan, AR
Marine
and
Ashley is a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, affectionately known as Lala. She has
two children and two grandchildren, a girl and a boy, who were given to her by her eldest.
Her son has be...[Read More]
Stephanie (Stephanie Booth) from Midland, MI
Marine
and
Stephanie is married to Phillip and lives in Midland, MI where she works for a large
trucking
company. They have five children and six grandchildren. Zachery is the oldest he is
married
to Vic...[Read More]
Candi (Candi Reuber Busekros) from Loves Park, IL
Marine
and
Candi is a mom to two boys Kodee and Kelton. Her oldest son joined the USMC in
2018. Her passion for animals has led her to work at a vet clinic. She enjoys spending
time camping with her husband ...[Read More]
Valerie (Valerie Davis VO) from Canyon, TX
Marine
and
Valerie is an extremely proud, Marine Mom who served as the Platoon Parent for 2nd
Battalion, Hotel Company, San Diego, where her son trained in becoming a Marine.
She is currently a Group Leader ...[Read More]
Heather (Heather Cashman) from Gunnison , CO
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Ashley (Ashley Cauble) from Stockbridge, Georiga
Marine
and
Ashley lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family. She is the mom to five kids, the
oldest of
whom graduated from Marine Boot Camp in June of 2025. She loves spending time
with her
family, whe...[Read More]
Carmen (Carmen Cech) from Swisher , IA
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Catalina (Catalina Cormack VO) from Dublin, TX
Marine
and
Catalina is a farmer's wife and mother of 3. She lives in the state of Texas. Her older son is a
Marine. He had never shown interest in the military, and one October night, he came home
and told h...[Read More]
Shilo (Shilo Dantzer) from Chattanooga, TN
Marine
and
Shilo and her husband live in Tennessee where they enjoy hiking, sightseeing, and outdoor
adventures in all of the seasons Tennessee has to offer. They also enjoy traveling and
experiencing new pl...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jennifer J Davie) from Fort Myers, FL
Marine
and
Jennifer is a very proud Marine mom from Fort
Myers, Florida, has been a Marine Parents
volunteer since October 2016. Jennifer's Marine is the first in her
family to join the military. She enjoy...[Read More]
Jamie (Jamie Devine) from Silverdale, WA
Marine
and
Jamie is a dedicated 8th grade math teacher who lives in Silverdale, Washington with her
husband. They’ve raised two remarkable children: a daughter who is happily married to a
Navy man and purs...[Read More]
Brenda (Brenda Diaz) from Riverside, CA
Marine
and
Brenda is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and has been living in Southern California
since 2000 with her husband and 3 children. She is the proud mother of two
daughters
and one son. Brenda’...[Read More]
Laurie (Laurie Maui LoLo) from Lakewood, CO
Marine
and
Laurie is a proud MoM of her one and only son. Currently 25, her son grew up
with Laurie’s siblings, who are 33, 31, and 28, so it was no different than growing
up with his own siblings. Laurie...[Read More]
James (Jim Engels) from Milliken, CO
Marine
and
James resides in Northern Colorado with his wife and numerous pets. He is the
father of 2
daughters and 1 son. His son is a Marine having graduated MCRD San Diego in
April 2023.
James teaches ...[Read More]
Laurie (Laurie Jackson Flenniken) from May, TX
Marine
and
Laurie and her husband Brian live in a small town in central Texas. Laurie is an
Adoption
Specialist helping connect adoptive families with waiting children, and Brian is a
band
director at a ...[Read More]
Yvette (Yvette Garcia) from Corona, CA
Marine
and
Yvette has lived in Southern California all her life and currently resides in Corona with her
husband, Juan, and fur baby, Rosie. Between the empty nesters, they have five adult
children: two daug...[Read More]
Julie (Julie Goering) from Frostproof, FL
Marine
and
Julie lives in Polk County, Florida, where she works as a Latent Print Analyst for her local
sheriff's office. She is married to her husband, Robert, and has one son, Bryce. Bryce is a
new Marine ...[Read More]
Ellen (Ellen M Griffin) from Hudson, NH
Marine
and
Ellen lives in Hudson, New Hampshire, with her two dogs. She works as a Quality Manager
for an international medical manufacturing company. Ellen is mom to three, with her middle
child being a M...[Read More]
Yara (Yara Gtrrz) from Guymon, Ok
Marine
and
Yara is the mom to Karin, Issac, and Ivan. In 2020 Issac made the decision to join
the Corp.
Yara loves to spend time with her family and make memories. Yara is California-born
and
Texas-raise...[Read More]
Amanda (HawkinsFlight) from River Oaks, TX
Marine
and
Amanda Hawkins currently hails from Fort Worth, Texas, with a beautiful view of the
Naval Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and its flightline. She is a ’93 graduate of the
University of Oklahoma in E...[Read More]
Ammie (Ammie Hennigan) from Muenster, TX
Marine
and
Ammie is married to her husband Rick and is a mom to daughter Cristina, and her 2
boys,
Christopher and Thomas. She also has 3 grandsons Tanner, Jace, and Connor. Her
youngest son joined the USM...[Read More]
Froylán (Yorf Zednan) from Alpine, TX
Marine
and
Froylán, a wildlife biologist by trade and Marine by choice, and his family live in Alpine, TX, in
the Big Bend area of Far West Texas. He finds joy in all things outdoors and is an avid
runner,...[Read More]
Sabrina (Sabrina Tamayo ) from Fort Worth, Texas
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jeni Lynn) from Westfield , WI
Marine
and
Jeni Lynn lives in Wisconsin with her two wonderful and amazing children. They
enjoy all
sorts of outdoor fun in the summer and winter from camping, fishing, walks,
swimming, and
hunting. They...[Read More]
Tamara (Tamara Hill Hinton) from Morrill, KS
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Melissa (Melissa Holden) from Fuquay Varina , NC
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Ilene (Ilene Ann Kravitz-Jauquet) from Lisbon, WI
Marine
and
Ilene is married to her husband Patrick and is mom to Katri, Josie, and Zack. Her
youngest
joined the USMC in 2021. Ilene loves to spend time with her family and friends,
reading,
cooking, an...[Read More]
Ted (Ted Joroensen ) from Apple Valley, MN
Marine
and
We call Minnesota home. Originally from Southern California, Ted loves and misses the
ocean. His new Marine is the only son, along with my daughter. He enjoys road biking and
walking in his free t...[Read More]
Leticia (Jrz Lejjrda) from Baldwin Park, California
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Nicole (Nicole Korous) from Layton, UT
Marine
and
NikiLynne Korous lives in northern Utah and is the mother of 11 children, and 24
grandchildren one of whom is a Marine, She is the wife of a Navy Veteran, and also
the
daughter of a Marine who ...[Read More]
Mary (Mary Korte) from St. Louis, MO
Marine
and
Mary is the proud MoM to Michael who graduated from MCRD San Diego in
December
2021 with Delta. OooRah! She is obsessed with cooking, baking, and “The Great
British
Baking Show.” She enj...[Read More]
Natalie (Natalie Labit) from Little Rock, AR
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Aaron (Aaron Lamb) from Yorkville, NY
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jenn Landreth VO) from Toledo, IL
Marine
Parent
and
Volunteer
Whats After Boot Message Board Moderator,
...[Read More]
Tina (Tina Smith (Donnelly)) from Newton, KS
Marine
and
Tina is a mother of three and has two grandsons. She is originally from Alaska, but due to
her husband’s career, she has recently moved to Kansas. Her daughter and grandchildren
still live in A...[Read More]
Amy (Amy Laptad) from Reston, Virginia, VA
Marine
and
Amy lives in Reston, Virginia, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. She has three grown
children: two daughters and a son, who recently became a U.S. Marine in June 2025. She
also has a pet ferre...[Read More]
Gail (Gail Ledesma) from Smartsville , CA
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Kelly (Kelly OHara-Lycka) from Richmond, TX
Marine
and
Kelly is relatively new to MarineParents. Her oldest son earned the title of United
States Marine during a Global Pandemic, in 2020. He enlisted in January, Military
Delayed Enlistment (DEP) in ...[Read More]
Susan (Susan Leahy) from New Braintree, MA
Marine
and
Susan and her husband, Scott, reside in a small town in Massachusetts. Susan has a
daughter, Kayla, who lives close to her, and her Marine son, Michael, who is stationed
overseas. Susan retired in...[Read More]
Lettie (Lettie Marcum) from Denton, Ky
Marine
and
Lettie retired 5 years ago. She worked for the state of Kentucky by serving the
citizens in a
law enforcement role, serving as a dispatcher, pretrial officer, and correctional officer.
She is
...[Read More]
Anne (Anne Asensio Marshall) from Parker, Colorado
Marine
and
Anne is a married mother of two from Colorado. She is a nurse in a pediatric clinic. Her son
joined the Marines, following in the footsteps of his grandpa (Anne's dad). In her free time,
she enjoy...[Read More]
Gillien (Jill McCarl) from Chariton, IA
Marine
and
Gillien (Jill) is a retired police officer with two kids. She spent 30 years helping people
through various stages of life and is now able to relax and focus on her kids. Her daughter
recently mad...[Read More]
Teresa (Teresa Meadows) from Ankeny, IA
Marine
and
Teresa lives in Iowa, with her two children. Teresa’s dad served in the Army; Special
Forces, Green Beret and is a Vietnam Veteran. Teresa served in the Army and has a
nephew who served in
the...[Read More]
Julie (Julie Menefee) from Stephens City, VA
Marine
and
Julie is a Marine Mom whose son graduated from MCRD Parris Island in 2020. She
has been married for 25 years and is a Registered Nurse working as an IT Director
at a
large Health System outside ...[Read More]
Patricia (Patricia Fortunato-Mercado) from Grahamsville, New York
Marine
and
Patricia lives in upstate New York with her husband, Jimmy. She has three sons. She
has
been a military mom since 2012. Two of her sons joined the Army and are now
veterans. Her
youngest son d...[Read More]
Yvonne (Yvonne Mercado) from Fontana, CA
Marine
and
Yvonne has lived in Southern California most of her life. She is blessed to be the
mom of 4
boys and grandma to a princess. Her sons range in age from 33 to 19. She's the
daughter of
a Vietnam...[Read More]
Laura (Laura M Buschman) from Varnville, SC
Marine
and
Laura is joining us from the South Carolina Lowcountry. She has lived there with her family
her entire life. She has become accustomed to the humidity, gnats, and mosquitos. Laura is
a full-time...[Read More]
Katharine (Robert N Katharine Mizla) from Whitelaw, WI
Marine
and
Katharine is a Navy brat who grew up all over the country, attending various schools
and
experiencing everything our country has to offer. Katharine married her husband
Robert in
2007 and beg...[Read More]
Kate (Kate McCarty Mount) from Ft Collins, CO
Marine
and
Kate has been married for over 26 yrs to Jim. She has three kids: Michelle, Lt. Daniel
Mount,
USAF & proud MoM to Connor, who graduated in September 2022 from MCRD San
Diego.
She is a brand n...[Read More]
Michelle (Miki Chelle) from Woodstock, IL
Marine
and
Michelle was born and raised in Illinois and still resides there with her family. She and her
husband have a beautiful chaotic life that includes 5 kids (4 boys & 1 girl), 3 dogs, 3 cats, 2
birds,...[Read More]
Valerie (Valerie Nelson) from Fort Worth , TX
Marine
and
Valerie is a mom to three young men. Her eldest is in the USAF, #2 is pursuing an
accounting degree, and her youngest is her Marine. Her Marine has just completed
his first
year in the USMC, an...[Read More]
Theresa (Theresa Vozza Nicolosi) from Lake Wylie, SC
Marine
and
Theresa is happily married with two sons (one is a Parris Island Graduate), and also
lives with 3 rescue dogs (Pitbull mix, Bull-oxer, French/English Bulldog). She works
full-time as a territory ...[Read More]
Kamryn (Kamryn Northrup) from Rio Rancho, NM
Marine
and
Kamryn lives in New Mexico with her husband, Joshua. When they are not at work, they
travel and visit family in Arizona, where she and her sons were born. She loves the
Southwest and wants to retu...[Read More]
Venessa (Vene Ssa) from Laredo, TX
Marine
and
Venessa is a mother of four adult children, is married, is from South Texas, and she and her
husband travel with their two German Shepherds. Her three older kids live in Texas, and her
youngest is...[Read More]
Sheryl (Sheryl Lynn Peavey) from South China, ME
Marine
and
Sheryl is a newly minted Marine MoM, but she’s been the daughter of a Marine
since the day she was born. Sheryl lives in rural Maine with her husband, their new
puppy, two cats, nine ducks, and ...[Read More]
Georgann (Georgann Perry) from Dobbs Ferry, NY
Marine
and
Georgann is a new Marine MoM born and raised in New York. She and her husband,
Daniel,
have two children, their daughter being the eldest. Her daughter travels the world
enjoying
stunning expe...[Read More]
Dana (Dana Powell VO) from Independence, MO
Marine
and
Dana is a single mom of three who lives in Missouri with her two other children ages 18 and
14, two dogs, and two cats. Her oldest son expressed an interest in the military, Marines to
be exact, s...[Read More]
Kristal (Kristal Limar) from Kissimmee, Florida
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Erendira (Erendira Saenz) from Edinburg , TX
Marine
and
Erendira is a resident of the small town of Edinburg in South Texas. she lives there
with
her husband Gilbert, their two teenage daughters, four cats, and two dogs. She
enjoys
spending time wi...[Read More]
Nancy (Nancy Arriazola Santana) from Houston, TX
Marine
and
Nancy was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and is a proud Marine mom. She and her
husband, Yosbel, are devoted parents to five adult children—two daughters and three sons
—and doting grandpar...[Read More]
Robin (Robin Scott) from Bellingham, WA
Marine
and
Robin is a retired RN and California native who has lived in Northwest Washington
for the
past 25 years. She’s been married for 32 years to Michael (yes, Michael Scott - they
get a lot
of Of...[Read More]
Cindy (Cindy Shock-Bucklin) from Downingtown, PA
Marine
and
Cindy lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Doug. They have 5 children: 2 girls, Alex and
Izzy, and 3 boys, Andrew, Jeffrey, & Mark. Her oldest son joined the USMC in 2024.
...[Read More]
Yaritza (Yaritza Perez Sierra) from Kissimmee, FL
Marine
and
Yaritza is a proud mother of three children and a resident of Kissimmee, Florida. She shares
her life with her loving husband, their son who serves as a United States Marine, and two
beautiful dau...[Read More]
Carolyn (Carolyn Simmons) from East Northport, NY
Marine
and
Carolyn Simmons is a proud mother of four and resides on Long Island with her husband,
youngest daughter, oldest son, and her Marine’s best friend. Her oldest daughter recently
bought a home in ...[Read More]
Crystal (Crystal Stanfield) from Sheridan, AR
Marine
and
Crystal is a single mom of 2 who currently lives in Central Arkansas with her 11-12 year
old Boxer. Her oldest is finishing up under-grad studies and her youngest graduated
from SD MCRD in 2021. ...[Read More]
Sharon (Sharon Suchocki) from Summit, NY
Marine
and
Sharon is a very proud Marine mom who's son graduated MCRD Parris Island in June
2020. She is from Summit, NY, and is the mother of 5. Sharon was a Teaching
Assistant in the Special Education De...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jennifer Crowley-Sullivan ) from Vail, AZ
Marine
and
Jennifer resides in Vail, AZ with her husband of 20 years Jim, 5 children, and 2
puppies Alfie
& Darla. Their oldest son is a Marine and graduated from MCRD San Diego Dec
2022. He is
currently...[Read More]
JoAnn (JoAnn Tadgerson) from Negaunee, MI
Marine
and
JoAnn is married to Jim, a proud Gulf War Marine Corps veteran. They have three sons who
all chose to serve after High School. Starting in 2015, their oldest did two enlistments in the
Marine Cor...[Read More]
Adrienne (Adrienne Taylor ) from Ossian, IN
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Stacie (Stacie Lynne) from San Diego, CA
Marine
and
Stacie lives in San Diego, CA with her husband where they spend a lot of time
camping and hiking. She is the mom of four adult children, two daughters, and two
sons. Both of her sons decided to fo...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jen Tinoco) from Jacksonville, FL
Marine
and
...[Read More]
Danielle (Danielle Truesdell) from Manchester, Ohio
Marine
and
Danielle has been married to her high school sweetheart for 27 years. They have two
children. Their son is a Marine Rifleman, and their daughter is a high school senior. Her
Marine enlisted during...[Read More]
Michele (Michele Tubbs) from Arlington, VA
Marine
and
Michele grew up on the shores of Lake Erie and now lives in Arlington, Virginia. She
holds a
bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and a master’s degree in English. She and
her
husband,...[Read More]
Marlee (Marlee Chapman VesŦal) from Boerne, TX
Marine
and
Marlee is a mother of 4 in Boerne, TX, married to her husband of over 24 years,
Chad. Their
oldest son is their Marine and the first Marine in the family with a long line of military
service.
...[Read More]
Tabitha (Tabitha Wagner) from La Grange, MO
Marine
and
Tabitha is married to her husband and hero, Michael. She is a mom to daughters
Kcin,
Elexis, and Nataliee and a MoM to son Noah. Noah joined the USMC in April of
2021. While
the process was pa...[Read More]
Correen (Correen Walker) from Palm City, FL
Marine
and
Correen currently lives in South Florida with her loving husband, Matt, their three daughters,
and three dogs, after having lived in four other states. Each of her children celebrated their
1st bi...[Read More]
Jennifer (Jennifer Watts) from Walton, KY
Marine
and
Jennifer has been married to her husband, Kevin, since 2018. Together, they have four
children: one girl and three boys. Her youngest boys decided in 2024 to join the Marines.
The choice to join t...[Read More]
Christen (Christen Lanning Weller) from Snohomish, WA
Marine
and
Christen is a devoted mom to her four kids. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. She is no
stranger to military life - Her stepfather was a retired Marine. Her oldest daughter and son-
in-law just a...[Read More]
Joyce (Joyce Marie Willcox) from Las Vegas , NV
Marine
and
Joyce is originally from Oklahoma (GO SOONERS) and has lived in Las Vegas,
Nevada since December 1980. She met her husband, David, at church and they've
been
married since August 8, 1988. They h...[Read More]
Carolyn (Carolyn Buckner Williams) from Greensboro , NC
Marine
and
Carolyn has been married to her husband, Bill, since 1995 and has two children.
Her daughter graduated college in May of 2019 and her son graduated from
MCRDPI in March of 2019. Her son knew at ...[Read More]
Diana (Diana Wolfe) from Yorkville, IL
Marine
and
Diana started as a platoon parent for 2nd Battalion, Fox Company, San Diego. She now
serves as the SOI West MCT Group Leader, Group Guide for OCS/TBS, and Group Guide for
India Company, 3rd RTBN, ...[Read More]
Betsy (Betsy Sue Woodall) from Phoenixville, PA
Marine
and
Betsy Woodall is a proud mom, wife, sister, and daughter residing in the western
suburbs of
Philadelphia, and adjusting to life as an empty nester. Her son, Declan, was part of
Fox
Company du...[Read More]
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