ALT Spouses of U.S. service members listen to a Marine Forces South command presentation as part of the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Spouse Orientation 2023, at the Higgins Hotel, New Orleans, Oct. 20, 2023. The spouses attended briefs given throughout the weekend focusing on the facility, upcoming events, benefits, the surrounding area, and how they can become involved and help with family readiness. This was the first iteration of this orientation and more will be scheduled throughout the following years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

ALT Spouses of U.S. service members participate in an icebreaker as a part of the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Spouse Orientation 2023, at the Higgins Hotel, New Orleans, Oct. 20, 2023. The spouses attended briefs given throughout the weekend focusing on the facility, upcoming events, benefits, the surrounding area, and how they can become involved and help with family readiness. This was the first iteration of this orientation and more will be scheduled throughout the following years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)

ALT Katelyn Mansdorf, the wife of a U.S. Marine, participates in an icebreaker as part of the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Spouse Orientation 2023, at the Higgins Hotel, New Orleans, Oct. 20, 2023. The spouses attended briefs given throughout the weekend focusing on the facility, upcoming events, benefits, the surrounding area, and how they can become involved and help with family readiness. This was the first iteration of this orientation and more will be scheduled throughout the following years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Pysher)