# @americanredcross on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJb3rscxme3
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/72588739-americanredcross-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-09T14:03:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** American Red Cross (@americanredcross) — https://gondola.cc/americanredcross

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Military spouse Marlee Mann is thriving. Thanks to the help of our Dental Assistant Program, she now has a blossoming career.

At 21 years old, Marlee lived on a military base in South Korea. She taught English at a local school, but didn't feel like it was her calling.

Marlee hit roadblocks, not knowing the language and competing with hundreds of other spouses applying for the same jobs. But when Marlee saw a Facebook post about a free American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program at her garrison's dental clinic, everything changed.

“I saw the course as a chance to learn a new skill in a different career field,” Marlee said. "The program was truly a lifesaver for me."

In this program, Marlee learned everything from administration practices to technical skills like sterilization and X-ray techniques.

"My goal was to work as a dental assistant in the Government Schedule (G.S.) system," Marlee said. "I sought assistance from the Army Community Service, which provides free resume-building services and application tips."

Thanks to that resource, Marlee applied for her first G.S. dental assistant position and got the job. Even after moving to five different military stations, she was able to secure a new job each time.

We're proud of Marlee for overcoming all the obstacles she encountered on her way to becoming the compassionate professional she is today. ❤️

#MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay #MilitarySpouse #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #MilitaryLife #MilitarySupport #MilitaryWife #MilitaryWifeLife

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