EP107 Marriage & Leadership with Space Force Command Spouse Mollie Raymond

<p>It’s a new year and we are coming in strong with the Marriage & Leadership series!  Over the next few weeks we will hear from our Armed Forces leaders as each shares their marriage stories, lessons learned and advice for #milmarriage.  This series demonstrates that caring for our military families means that we care for our military marriages, which is a priority amongst our leaders.  Lean in as we have a heart to heart to gain lessons on love, marriage and leadership with those shaping our service branches for a better tomorrow.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Representing the Space Force we have Mrs. Mollie Raymond!</p> <p> </p> <p>Bio</p> <p>Mollie Raymond is the Spouse to the First Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force.  Mrs Raymond is married to General John "Jay" Raymond, the first Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. Mollie has traveled all over the world as a military spouse and has moved 19 times during her time. She has long been a champion for military spouses and families working tirelessly to support them through promoting family engagements, building connections, and creating a sense of community. With the stand-up of the sixth and newest branch of the Armed Services, Mollie is humbled to serve alongside Jay during these historic times. Her focus will be to support and advocate for Space Families while upholding the Space Force’s worldwide necessity, heritage, and culture.</p> <p> </p> <p>Top Points:</p> <p> </p> <p>The MilMarriage Story </p> <p>From a church tour to a co-ed volleyball team, the Raymonds met and connected quickly based on having the same core values. After 5 months they were engaged to be married.  They had a long engagement in Grand Forks, North Dakota before a PCS took them to California.  That move was difficult for Mollie as her first time away from family.  She describes the transition as being very difficult.  In hindsight she learned the importance of working together and supporting one another through transition especially when it’s harder on o