Mrs. Ashley Houchins became a part of the Marine Corps family in August of 1999 when she married her Marine. They have had the opportunity to live in such areas as Camp Lejeune, Quantico, Hawaii and now in South Carolina. She has been involved both personally and professionally with Marine Corps Family Team Building programs while a part of each of these installations. Mrs. Houchins graduated from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Psychology and will complete her Master’s Degree this summer in Human Services. She and her husband have a daughter and they reside in base housing aboard MCRD Parris Island.

As the Area Coordinator for Parris Island, Ashley is the direct link for active duty members on base and all aspects of MCCS. It is her primary duty to be the liaison between the active duty member and all divisions within MCCS. Her focus is the quality of life for each Marine, Sailor and their families while stationed aboard the Depot. Additionally, Mrs. Houchins assists all commands with family days and other types of command functions. When needed she can reserve equipment from Outdoor Recreation at no charge, coordinate DJ services and assist with facility reservation and preparation. Lastly, she is available to offer suggestions and/or assist with the coordination other events to further support personnel aboard MCRD Parris Island.

< Click here to read the quality of life issues that Active Duty members aboard Parris Island have addressed with Ashley, as well as their responses. >

Ashley’s door is open to all ranks and she stands ready to assist. If you have questions, comments or suggestions that Ashley can assist with, please do not hesitate to contact her.

Beth is originally from Maine, but has been a resident of Beaufort for five years. She is an avid runner and is currently pursuing her degree in Psychology. She has been a Marine wife for four years.

Beth started as the Marine Corps Air Station Area Coordinator in August 2007.
Her job is to provide support to the Air Station commands through daily coordination of MCCS programs. She offers support and helps facilitate unit functions such as holiday parties, family days and tournaments. She maintains liaison with MCCS staff, Marine Corps Air Station Commanders and personnel of MCCS activities to ensure necessary support and resources are available to include but not limited to Food and Hospitality, Services, Retail, Community Recreation, Semper Fit Activities and Family Services. Beth attends the Single Marine Program meetings to hear the quality of life issues from the single Marines who live on base. It is her responsibility to ensure that the quality of life of Marines and Sailors on our base provides them with physical and mental well being.