Welcome to the Department of Defense Military Spouse Career and Empowerment Expo hosted by the Marine Corps. The event is open to spouses of active duty, guard, and reserve service members and retirees in all branches of service.

Registration is free.

The event kicks off with an opening and welcome session you don't want to miss. 

Speakers include:

• Mrs. Patricia Montes Barron: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy
• Mrs. Donna Berger: Spouse of the 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger
• Mrs. Catherine Thomas: Spouse of the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Gary L. Thomas
• Mrs. Stacie Black: Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black
• Kim Dean: Branch Head, Personal and Professional Readiness, HQMC 
• Erika Slaton: Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement, Military Community Support Programs

All times for this event are listed as Eastern Standard Time. Once you have registered for the event, you will receive a confirmation email and your virtual agenda. On your virtual agenda, you will have the ability to set your local time zone. 

Be sure to check out the agenda for a full listing of sessions and descriptions. To learn more about our speakers, click the speaker tab.