Families and Children of Marines

The Families and children are the silent support behind many of the force, and in their way serve alongside their spouse or parent. We strive to show appreciation to these families through a variety of ways — diapers and baby gifts for the wee ones; morale boosting “Halfway Home” luncheon or event during deployments for the wives; Children’s “Birthday Ball” which is a kids’ version of the MC Birthday Celebration honoring the birth, traditions and historic accomplishments of and across the Corps. They come to understand the respect and honor their Marine parent represents to our community and the country; and collection of gifts at Christmas time for the annual Holiday party.