Semper Parents: Supporting Your Marine and Sharing the Journey

ISBN: 1934617644

Author: Regner, Mary

Condition: New

Semper Parents is the best guide I have ever seen for any family member or friend who seeks a deeper understanding of Marine Corps life in order to provide greater support for their Marine.-Michael McNamara, president, All Marine Radio this book should be read by every American servicemember, their parents, and their grandparents! the lessons on relationships, deployments, transfers, and even tragedy have broad application across all services -General James Conway, (Ret), 34th Commandant, US Marine CorpsMany parents have mixed feelings when their child decides to become a United States Marine. In Semper Parents, Mary Regner shares her wisdom as a seasoned Marine mom and spouse, interweaving personal stories with practical guidance for new Marine parents. Her gentle approach helps readers find purpose in the Marine Corps experience, understand more about military life, cope with concern and worry, celebrate traditions, and nurture changing relationships.The guide all Marine parents need shows how parents can join their Marine on this incredible and sometimes terrifying journey. Read it, keep it nearby, and give it as a gift to the military family members you care about most.-Besa Pinchotti, executive director and CEO, National Military Family Association an invaluable guide to help navigate the trials, tribulations, and beautiful victories of those serving and the family members who endure the journey of service with them.- Robin Carpenter, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Kyle CarpenterMary Regner is a passionate advocate for military families. She has served on boards and volunteered for many military family organizations. As a Marine Corps mom and spouse, she understands the questions and concerns that arise for a parent when their child decides to join the Marines. She and her husband, Major General Mike Regner, USMC (Ret), have supported their son and his family through two decades of service, multiple combat tours and deployments, and many moves.