Dana (Dana Powell VO) from Independence, MO
Marine
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Dana is a single mom of three who lives in Missouri with her two other children, ages 21 and
17, two dogs, and four cats. Dana is also a NaNa for the first time thanks to her Marine. Her
grandson just turned 2 years old. Her oldest son expressed an interest in the military,
Marines to be exact, since the age of 14, and is now a Reservist after being on Active Duty
for 4 years. Dana is currently employed at Children's Mercy Hospital full-time and works for
a local law enforcement agency part-time. In her spare time, she enjoys going to her Aunt's
farm, watching baseball and football, camping, fishing, shooting, spending time with family
and friends, and watching her children grow in life.
Dana started volunteering with Marine Parents in April 2019; shortly after her son graduated
from boot camp. As the 1st Battalion Coach San Diego, Group Leader for PDS West,
Assistant Group Leader for Reserves, and Group Guide for Region 4 page, she hopes to
help educate and comfort families as their sons transition from Recruits to Marines, as well
as offer support for her region and those families who have active duty Marines.
Dana enjoys helping others and was inspired by the support, information, and services she
received from the volunteers of Marine Parents, who guided and educated her through the
stage of Recruit to Marine during boot camp. She is hoping to help others the same way she
was helped by providing guidance and comfort to other families as their loved ones go
through the transition from Recruit to Marine, families with their Marines at their PDS, and
families from her region.
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