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Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer Loves Serving Marine Parents and Students

Julie Fulton, Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer, is recognized as one of Marine Corps Community Services’ Civilians of the Corps.

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Child Development Centers

We foster physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in a safe and nurturing environment for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

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Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer Loves Serving Marine Parents and Students

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Youth Sports: Building Leaders On and Off the Field

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The Military Student Assistance Group Eases Transitions for Military Children

The Military Student Assistance Group (MilSAG), founded by Twentynine Palms High School junior William Sumption Jr., helps new military-connected students adjust to their new environment by offering peer-led support and local insights. Backed by the Youth Connections initiative and School Liaison Program, MilSAG fosters student connection, combats isolation, and exemplifies youth-driven leadership in the Marine Corps community.

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Read Beyond the Beaten Path

This summer, we encourage readers of all ages to Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Join us for “Summer Camp at the Library”, listen to adventure stories, explore the outdoors, learn some survival skills, make some nature crafts and you may see some special animal and reptile visitors. 

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Magical Moments with MCCS

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What is the Blended Retirement System?

The Blended Retirement System—a system that helps you secure your future—whether you're in for the long haul or transitioning out.

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Marine Corps Child Care

Many military families with young children require some form of childcare. Unfortunately, the cost of child care is prohibitive for many families. Last month, in a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, outlined a series of policy changes to help military service members and their families.

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When Should You Sign Your Child Up for Swim Lessons?

Discover the perfect time to enroll your child in swim lessons, while also keeping their maturity, developmental abilities, and comfort level of water in mind.

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Honoring Child Care Providers in Child and Youth Programs

During Teacher Appreciation Week, MCCS honors the dedicated educators in our Child and Youth Programs who shape young minds, provide support, and inspire the next generation.

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What's Your Back-to-School Budget Spending Plan?

Tips to help your spending go a long way this back-to-school season.

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LCpl Sanguino Achieves Academic Dreams

LCpl Bruce Sanguino achieves dream of studying mechanical engineering post military career, thanks to the guidance and support of the Leadership Scholar Program.

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Use Your Creative Side to Strengthen Your Coping Skills

Whether making art alone, with your family, in the community, or with an art therapist, creative coping can help you “draw” your way to better health and family readiness.

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Five Health Care Checkups for Your Child Before School Starts

TRICARE covers many preventative health services with no out-of-pocket costs for families. Follow this checklist for your child’s back-to-school health care needs.

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Celebrate Preschool Health and Fitness Day (1.31.25)

National Preschool Health and Fitness Day is an exciting celebration, dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of young children.

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Adaptive Fitness Allows Everyone to Build Physical Fitness

In a world where people with disabilities are inundated with obstacles and accessibility barriers, let’s remember that every human has the right to health and exercise programming. Marine Corps Community Service programs and activities can be adapted to fit you and your family's needs.

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Meet Alex and Derek! Childcare Professionals within Child and Youth Programs

Celebrating National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day – Meet Alex and Derek!

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Recreation Classes for Personal Development

Recreational classes offer a fun and engaging way to enhance personal development, build new skills, and boost overall well-being.

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Recognizing National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

December is recognized as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.

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Teens Advocate for Peers on Marine Corps Teen Councils

Marine Corps teen councils are making a strong comeback, empowering military youth to lead, advocate for change, and build stronger communities. With support from HQMC and the new Joint Services Teen Council, teens are speaking up on issues like bullying, mental health, and the need for more engaging youth programs.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – April 2025

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EFMP: Supporting Marines and their Families with Special Needs

You may have heard of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) before, but do you know all that it does and how many Marine Families it touches?

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SARC of the Year Award Winner

Congratulations to Maj Sharon L. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER), on being selected as the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) of the Year.

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Why Additional Health Insurance Might be Right for Some Military Families

Heath Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare are additional insurance companies that may be right for your family.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – January 2025

Winter can magnify grief, but resilience is possible through self-care, connection, and honoring loved ones. Explore ways to navigate this season with strength.

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Staying Safe on the Water

“Protect What You’ve Earned,” by practicing these six water safety tips.

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Connecting to Others through Clear Communication

Ever received an email or heard a term and had absolutely no idea what they were saying? Clear communication is key to building that connection to others.

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Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child

Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child

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Get the Entire Family Active in 2025

Recreational activities to ensure the whole family can focus on total fitness and start the new year with recreational fun!

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Leveling the High School Sports Playing Field for Service Members’ Children 

Military students face many challenges both academically and in sports. The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission is legislation that levels the playing field and addresses common issues for students impacted by a PCS move.

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Set Boundaries with Your Teen

Setting boundaries with your teen fosters respect, responsibility, and healthy communication, helping them navigate independence while staying grounded.

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Prevention Starts with You

The Marine Corps is strengthening its efforts to prevent harmful behaviors across the board – including Marines, families, civilian staff, and the community.

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Strengthening Your Family’s Well-Being

Whether you’re biologically related, friends, or fellow warfighters, a healthy, supportive family system is key to our overall well-being and personal development.

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Balancing Ballin' and Being a Kid

Dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes.

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New Resource Helps Military Families Thrive

Explore the Thrive Initiative and discover online resources designed to support your family's growth, well-being, and success.

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Keep Children Safe: A Home Alone Guide

Things to think about before making the decision to leave your kids home alone this summer.

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Benefits of Having Your Child at a Child Development Center

Benefits of enrolling your child at a Child Development Center.

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Volunteers Play Vital Role in Semper Fit Youth Sports

Volunteers are the backbone of military youth sports, providing coaching, mentorship, and support to help young athletes develop teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Their dedication ensures that military children have access to structured, positive sports experiences, fostering resilience and community within military families.

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Teens Deserve to Feel Safe in a Relationship

Positive conversations are important to have with teens about healthy relationships, what it means to feel safe, and how to provide safety in their relationships.

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Resources to Support Emotional Health

Resources are available to Marines and their families to help them navigate life’s challenges, build skills, and develop coping strategies.

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The Auto Skills Development Center: Enhancing Mission Readiness for Active Duty and Families

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Get Beyond “Fine” Talking to Your Kids

Discover tips on how to engage your children in ways that go beyond surface-level responses and foster real connection.

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Teaching Young Children About Boundaries

Empowering children with an understanding of consent starts early. It helps them build healthy relationships, respect boundaries, and develop confidence in their choices.

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Keep Safe on Social Media

Social media safety should be a top priority for your family.

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Expedited Transfers After Sexual Assaults or Domestic Abuse

The Department of Defense (DoD) offers expedited transfers to military service members who are victims of sexual assault or domestic abuse. This program allows individuals to request a quick reassignment to a different unit or installation to ensure their safety, privacy, and well-being.

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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

This science-based, comprehensive and integrated program is committed to the prevention and elimination of sexual assault in the Corps while simultaneously providing world-class care to victims of the crime.

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Recreational Shooting

Offering archery, skeet, and a pistol range.

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Libraries

Our libraries contain a wide variety of books, services and resources for military families.

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Installation Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteers are making a difference in the Marine Corps! You too can make a difference.

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Outdoor Adventures

Get outside and explore!

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Bowling

If you love to bowl, MCCS has a bowling program right up your alley.

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Installation Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteers are making a difference in the Marine Corps! You too can make a difference.

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Youth Sports

Youth Sports provides the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a sport, in addition to good sportsmanship and teamwork.

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Outdoor Adventures

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SMP Volunteer Opportunities

Join other service members and find the right volunteer opportunity for you.

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Marine Corps Family Team Building

The Family Readiness Program provides Marines, Sailors, and their families with valuable resources and problem-solving skills to navigate military life. Problem-solving skills are an essential aspect of workshops led by Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB).

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New Parent Support

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of licensed social workers, counselors and registered nurses who provide educational and supportive services to military families.

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Marine Corps Half Marathon

The Marine Corps Half Marathon is steeped in history and tradition.

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Privacy

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Single Marine Program

The Single Marine Program (SMP) serves as the voice for single Marines in identifying concerns, developing initiatives, and providing recommendations through advocacy, recreational activities, special events and community involvement.

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Leadership Scholar Program Success Story: Admission Accomplished

Now, a student at Yale University, Sgt Buckholz thanks the Leadership Scholar Program for assisting him through the academic preparation and application process, as he pursues his degree in astronomy.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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Tutoring Resources For Your Student

Enable your student to have a successful year by. sharing these resources. For more tutoring options in your local area, contact your School Liaison.

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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Steven Reilly Recognized as Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator of the Year

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Steven Reilly, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (2d MLG) recognized as Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator of the Year.

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10 Things You Didn't Know Military OneSource Offered

When you think of Military OneSource, you probably think of non-medical counseling services or of a place to find information about a variety of military life topics. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Military OneSource offers one-on-one support to help you navigate any challenge military life may bring your way. Here are just a few of the ways a Military OneSource consultant can help you.

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Access MCCS Courses Virtually on MarineNet

MarineNet offers MCCS courses online, allowing Marines to learn and grow at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.

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Expand Your Network with LifeSkills Training and Volunteering

LifeSkills Training and the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Volunteer Program are two simple ways to expand your network both on and off your installation. Available to active duty, family members, and reservists, these opportunities can help grow your skill sets while impacting your local community in a positive way.

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Develop Community & Connections at Your New Duty Station

L.I.N.K.S. will also help equip families with the skills to better connect and invest in a new community – on base or off.

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Use YouCanQuit2 Text Message Programs to Break Free From Tobacco

YouCanQuit2 offers two text message programs to assist in your journey to quit using tobacco.

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Tun Alley Offers New Shopping Experience

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Ways to Normalize Kids Asking for Help

Often fear or uneasiness are associated with asking for help. Together, we can normalize asking for academic help and tools.

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Positive Youth Sports Coaching Makes a Huge Difference in Athletes’ Lives

Centered around the four pillars of mental, social, spiritual, and physical fitness, positive coaching has emerged as a profound force that shapes young athletes' lives both on and off the field.

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Marines, Upgrade Your LinkedIn Account to Job Seeker for 1 Year For Free

LinkedIn offers free premium Job Seeker accounts for one year for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces or are currently serving. The Job Seeker account includes

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You Are Interested in Homeschooling - Now What?

Military families have access to several valuable resources for homeschooling support both on and off their local installation.

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LIVESTREAM - 2023 Armed Forces Men’s & Women’s Softball Championship

Competition will kick off on Saturday, August 5th after a Home Run Derby on Friday evening, while Championship contests taking place on Wednesday, August 9th will be decided based on each team’s record during the round-robin tournament.

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#BeThere_Marine: September's Most Important Hashtag

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month? Although efforts to address the issue occur year-round, the Marine Corps takes this month to highlight prevention efforts, promote resources and support services, and engage Marines and families in an awareness campaign that will promote community connectedness and belonging. This year, the Headquarters Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program (MCSSP) created the hashtag and graphic, “#BeThere_Marine,” in support of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office “BeThere” campaign theme.

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Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Maximize your tax refund by saving, investing, or paying off debt to boost financial security and achieve long-term goals.

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Game On: How Sports Shape Military Leaders

Intramural sports and esports offer Marines a powerful way to build teamwork, sharpen critical skills, and strengthen unit cohesion—on and off duty.

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An Easy Piece of the Connection Puzzle

Volunteering can be the first step to an amazing connection to the community and the people that surround you. Each installation has a Volunteer Coordinator that is aware of opportunities on and off the installation.

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Not All Family Members See Things the Same Way

Marine Corps Family Team Building offers a workshop called Four Lenses which helps to navigate the diverse ways we view the world and function in it.

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#CORONAVIRUS Update: Catch Up on the Commandant's Reading List

During these times of uncertainty, it is important to remain flexible and to recognize opportunity when it becomes available. There are many educational websites offering free or discounted online educational tools and programs that you can take advantage of while children are home from school. Do not forget to reach out to your local School Liaison Program office for more resources.

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DoD launches Courage Fuels Change Campaign

The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention Response Office (SAPRO) is launching an outreach campaign with a series of videos and print materials focused on the experience of men.

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Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day 2024

The Marine Corps Exchange celebrates the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with special offers!

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EFMP Assists with Setting Achievable Goals

The EFMP offers assistance and tools to set achievable goals and maximize success through needs assessments and services planning.

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MCCS Offerings for Summer Recreation

MCCS Offerings for Summer Recreation - Infographic

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Leading by Example: Marine Corps Martial Arts Command Team Excels on the World Stage

In a display of commitment to excellence both on and off the battlefield, the leadership team at the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) in Quantico, Virginia, recently demonstrated its prowess on the international stage.

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Looking for Resources? Contact Information, Referral and Relocation

Information, Referral and Relocation (IR&R) is a one-stop shop, designed to support you by expanding access to resources on and off the installation.

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PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program

The Department of Defense kicked off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.

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Adult Sports

We offer tournaments, intramural and recreational leagues.

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Child and Youth

Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide high quality child care programs and services that support eligible families.

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Automotive Services

Marine Corps Automotive Services offers a variety of tools and equipment for do-it-yourself services,

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Fitness Centers

Multiple locations offering strength and cardio equipment, turf zones, and more!

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Group Exercise

Classes offer expert guidance, accountability, social support, and fun!