Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie. - Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie.

Morgan Tingle, Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum docent, explains the educational tools she uses with school groups and younger guests to the museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 9. Tingle started volunteering with the museum after visiting with her parents and says that visiting the museum was one of her favorite activities during their visit. - Morgan Tingle, Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum docent, explains the educational tools she uses with school groups and younger guests to the museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 9. Tingle started volunteering with the museum after visiting with her parents and says that visiting the museum was one of her favorite activities during their visit.

Jessica Mastorakos stands holding a sign and her son while waiting for her husband to return from deployment. Jessica regularly volunteers in order to help others overcome challenges unique to military families. - Jessica Mastorakos stands holding a sign and her son while waiting for her husband to return from deployment. Jessica regularly volunteers in order to help others overcome challenges unique to military families.

Bianca Frost, center right, stands with her husband and children during a homecoming event. Frost, a Committed and Engaged Spouse, volunteers regularly to help others and overcome daily stressors. - Bianca Frost, center right, stands with her husband and children during a homecoming event. Frost, a Committed and Engaged Spouse, volunteers regularly to help others and overcome daily stressors.