Wife shines among Marines as committed, engaged

Photo By Sgt. Melissa Lee | Lorraine Nisbet, a Marine spouse and active volunteer, teaches a class to Marines about preparing for a move aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sep. 20. As part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign, spouses like Nisbet are being recognized for their work giving back to the community.  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CA, UNITED STATES

10.10.2013

Story by Cpl. Melissa Lee 

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – More often than not, the fight for Marines to stay combat ready starts at home.

Wives like Lorraine Nisbet, who spends her time mentoring and helping Marines, make it possible for Marines and families to stay ready for anything.

“I love meeting the Marines and their families,” said Nisbet, whose husband is a Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466. “I love the feeling I get from contributing something useful and positive to their lives.”

Nisbet balances raising four children, at times without the help of her husband due to three combat deployments, with running her own law practice.

“I volunteer for LINKS as a mentor,” she said. “I have mentored Marines on separation and deployment and [moving to a new duty station]. I am also an active volunteer for the squadron.”

In true Marine spirit, Nisbet hopes to help make the unit one big family.

“Separation is a challenge, whether it is in the form of long work hours, a detachment or deployment, for all of our families and Marines,” she said. “Making friends and just informing families of the many resources out there that are available are very important. My goal is to get to know the families, help them feel welcome and let them know that we are in this together.”

This story is part of a series highlighting the committed and engaged spouses of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

• Date Taken: 10.10.2013
• Date Posted: 10.11.2013 17:18
• Story ID: 115095
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CA, US