# Jessica Manfre

*Coast Guard Spouse, Contributor*

Jessica is a clinical social worker, writer, and military advocate whose work for We Are The Mighty focuses on the lived realities of military service, especially the moments that come after the uniform comes off. Her writing centers on veterans, military spouses, and families navigating transition, identity, resilience, and healing, often blending clinical insight with deeply human storytelling. She covers leadership, service, community impact, and the cultural shifts shaping today’s military-connected population, frequently drawing from interviews with senior military leaders, influencers, and grassroots voices across the space. Beyond writing, Jessica serves as Director of MilSpouseFest and works as a Military Events Manager, leading national campaigns and large-scale events that bring military communities together. She is the author of Never Alone (Moody Publishers) and is currently developing her next book, After the Battle. When she’s not writing or advocating, Jessica can usually be found with a good cup of coffee in hand, tackling her ever-growing TBR, hiking with her dog, or spending quality time with her family. She is a proud military spouse of an active-duty U.S. Coast Guard member and draws inspiration from the resilience, humor, and heart of military life every day.

## Recent Articles

- [The making of Gibbs: Mark Harmon and Austin Stowell talk ‘NCIS: Origins’](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/entertainment/the-making-of-gibbs-mark-harmon-and-austin-stowell-talk-ncis-origins.md>)
- [James Capers never gave up on his Marines. Marine Corps veterans never gave up on him.](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/history/james-capers-medal-of-honor-team-caperrs.md>)
- [The Army family is forever: Holly Dailey’s lifelong service to soldiers and spouses](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/holly-daileys-lifelong-service-to-soldiers-and-spouses.md>)
- [Michael Sherbakov’s journey from the battlefield to backing builders](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/michael-sherbakovs-journey-from-the-battlefield-to-backing-builders.md>)
- [Rosie and Le Roy Torres’ war to help Burn Pit Veterans](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/rosie-and-le-roy-torres-war-to-help-burn-pit-veterans.md>)
- [How Lori Simmons built a movement for military spouses](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/how-lori-simmons-built-a-movement-for-military-spouses.md>)
- [David Higgins is the one-man comms shop behind NCHV’s expanding voice](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/david-higgins-is-the-one-man-comms-shop-behind-nchvs-expanding-voice.md>)
- [Honor the Promise’s Dr. Lyla Kohistany turned survival into service](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/honor-the-promises-lyla-kohistany-turned-survival-into-service.md>)
- [Kenneth Fisher’s relentless commitment to America’s military families](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/kenneth-fishers-relentless-commitment-to-americas-military-families.md>)
- [Amber Capone turned despair into a lifeline for hundreds of veterans](<https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty25/amber-capone-turned-despair-into-a-lifeline-for-hundreds-of-veterans.md>)