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Know Your Crisis Resources
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It’s midnight, and you can’t sleep because there is too much on your mind. Maybe it is stress at work, you've been feeling down lately, or your spouse’s recent behavior has you worried. You’ve also noticed a Marine in your unit seems to have lost interest in just about everything. What can you do? Where can you turn? Go online and check out the Marine Corps’ Interactive Suicide Prevention and Mental Fitness Resource. (Click on the Prevention Skills You Can U...Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Capability offers an interactive resource to provide suicide prevention and mental fitness skill-building information for all Marines and their families.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
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Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) highlights how sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse impact every person in the community. SAAPM is recognized by both civilian and military communities. By raising public awareness, SAAPM aims to educate communities on ways to prevent sexual violence. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) theme for 2024 SAAPM is: STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate. In 2024, we strive to change harmful behaviors, provide sup...Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) is recognized every April by raising public awareness, SAAPM aims to educate communities on ways to prevention sexual violence.
Balancing Ballin' and Being a Kid
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Imagine juggling school, friends, and family while training like a mini pro in just one sport. That's the life of many young athletes who specialize in one sport from an early age. While aiming for the big leagues is cool, experts say focusing on just one sport too young can have downsides for your mind, body, and even your spirit. Let's dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes. Firstly, specializing can mean less mental wiggle room. Picture...Dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes.
Meet Alex and Derek! Childcare Professionals within Child and Youth Programs
Early childhood professionals often choose to work in the field because they had a positive impact from experiences as a child. Alex Martinez, a Program Assistant at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina, grew up in the Marine Corps’ Child and Youth Programs (CYP). As an infant and toddler, she attended a family child care home while her mom worked as a program assistant on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Martinez’s journey, f...Celebrating National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day – Meet Alex and Derek!
Event at Camp Lejeune Focuses on Suicide Prevention and Wellness
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Marines, Sailors, and civilians met at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 16-18 for the 2024 Suicide Prevention Wellness Symposium. The symposium, which is held each year in a different geographical region, focused on wellness and fitness as prevention, and topics included Marine Corps Total Fitness, Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) center, Integrated Prevention, and the prevention of death by suicide. The symposium revealed a palpable sense of commitment and...Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune hosts 2024 Suicide Prevention Wellness Symposium.
Networking Strategies for Employment-Seeking Veterans and Military Spouses
Networking is a powerful tool for transitioning service members and military spouses seeking employment. It can open doors to new opportunities, provide valuable insights, and help build a strong professional support system. Here are three tips for effective networking: Attend Networking Events. Look for networking events specifically tailored for transitioning service members or military spouses. These events can include job fairs, industry conferences, and community meetups. Connec...The Marine For Life Network is powerful for those transitioning service members and spouses seeking employment.
Are You In It for the Journey or the Race?
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When you think about safety in relationships, do you consider the idea of commitment? A relationship with a commitment to safety is where both partners invest in their future together and are in it for the journey, not just the race. If you’re unsure, consider these questions. When discussing the future, is anyone hesitant to engage? Do arguments leave anyone questioning the stability of the relationship? Does anyone threaten to leave the relationship? Relationships without a c...Navigating challenges and obstacles in relationships will determine if it is a journey with your partner or a race to the end.
Privacy
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10 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile a Civilian Job Magnet
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Professional social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, are a great way to keep in touch with colleagues, present your professional image, and conduct your job search. Here is some essential LinkedIn etiquette to keep in mind as you build your profile, cultivate your network, and search for new opportunities. Still searching for more in-depth assistance regarding your transition, education, or your job search? Contact your installation’s Transition Readiness and Fami...Professional social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, are a great way to keep in touch with colleagues, present your professional image, and conduct your job search. Here is some essential LinkedIn etiquette to keep in mind as you build your profile, cultivate your network, and search for new opportunities.
Know Your Zone – The Stress Continuum
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No Marine or Marine spouse is immune to stress. The Stress Continuum is a foundational tool of the Combat and Operational Stress Control, or COSC program, that gives us common, easy-to-understand language to communicate about stress, whether a Marine or a spouse. This tool helps better monitor our stress and the stress of others. The Stress Continuum recognizes and normalizes the entire spectrum of stress responses and outcomes. The Green Zone is not the absence of stress, but rather...The Stress Continuum – the tool that can assist you in monitoring your stress and the stress of others.
Military Onesource
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Along with resources provided at the duty station, such as counselors, chaplains, and other advisors, Military OneSource can also support Service members and their families. Military OneSource, https://www.militaryonesource.mil/, is your connection to information, answers, and support when Marine Corps life happens. We can help you overcome challenges, reach your goals, and thrive. Military OneSource is a free service to Marines (active duty, veteran, wounded/ill/injured), attach...Along with resources provided at the duty station, such as counselors, chaplains, and other care providers, Military OneSource is a valuable support tool for Service members and their families.
Expand Your Network with LifeSkills Training and Volunteering
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Available to active duty, family members, and reservists, LifeSkills Training is a comprehensive collection of personal and professional skill-building. The training provides Marines and their family members practical skills for successful interactions and positive outcomes at work, home, and in life. Participants who complete LifeSkills courses are better equipped to tackle challenges with increased self-awareness and confidence. The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Volunteer Pro...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.
Marine Corps Birthday Ball: Etiquette Do's & Dont's
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The Birthday Ball is one of the biggest events on the Marine Corps calendar. It is a chance to get dressed to the nines, enjoy an evening of tradition, and celebrate the history of the Corps. As the Ball is a formal affair both Marines and guests are expected to behave appropriately and follow rules of proper etiquette. If you are attending the Marine Corps Ball for the first time you are sure to have many questions running through your mind. What should you wear? How should you behave? W...The Birthday Ball is one of the biggest events on the Marine Corps calendar. It is a chance to get dressed to the nines, enjoy an evening of tradition, and celebrate the history of the Corps.
Play as Burnout Prevention
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Children are always encouraged to have fun, play games, and be creative. In adulthood, it becomes more difficult to relax and plan leisure activities due to work and personal responsibilities. Burnout develops when the impact of workload and organizational stressors becomes overwhelming. Burnout affects mood, motivation, energy, and self-care. Finding ways to recharge through self-care, play, and recreation maintains well-being and reduces stress. Self-care involves prioritizing mental an...
Be a Mentor or Find a Mentor
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Mentorships can provide numerous benefits for mentors and their mentees. Developing this relationship can help both learn new things, build networks, and grow as professionals. Understanding these benefits can help you decide whether to find a mentor or become one. Great resources are available to assist transitioning Marines and their family members connect to education resources, employment opportunities, and other veteran services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military s...Mentoring resources are available to assist transitioning Marines and their family members connect to education resources, employment opportunities, and other veteran services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service.
September Is National Recovery Month
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September is National Recovery Month, and the theme is “Hope is Real. Recovery is Real.” The road to recovery is not easy, but there is help to getting there. The Marine Corps offers prevention and support services for mild to moderate substance use at the Substance Abuse Program (SAP). SAP non-medical counseling centers are located on all major Marine Corps installations. While some substance abuse services or treatment options are very expensive, there are some affordable or...
Leadership Scholar Program Success Story: Admission Accomplished
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The mission of the Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) is to provide academically and professionally qualified Marines with assistance in academic preparation and the application process to highly selective colleges and universities. The LSP can help Marines attend the college of their dreams, just as it did for Sergeant (Sgt) Keith Buckholz. Sgt Buckholz applied to the LSP spearheaded by the Base Education Center – Camp Pendleton in November 2021. He ma...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.
So...What is a Mentor, Exactly?
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The word “mentor” has a lot of meanings, whether looking it up in the dictionary or asking what it might mean personally. So, how do you settle on one term? Let’s look at the different types of mentoring and how they could apply to Marines or Marine spouses. Formal Mentoring Formal mentoring is a one-on-one relationship where a senior or more experienced person (the mentor), provides guidance to the junior or less experienced person (the protégé or mentee). S...Whether formal or informal, a variety of mentoring opportunities are available for Marines and their spouses.
Know Your Transitioning Options
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Looking for tips to finding that dream post-Marine Corps career? Confused about what path to take after EASing? Already living the dream as a United States Marine? Looking for something similar to your Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) in the private sector? My Next Move for Veterans is a great tool to assist you in learning about civilian jobs related to a particular MOS. Dive deep into your search results as this may influence your post-separation career choices. Wh...Discover what transitioning options are available to you based on your MOS.
Plan For a Successful Transition This Summer For Your Child
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While many children are excited to enjoy a break from school, summertime can bring significant changes for military kids, especially if they are moving to a new location. Children are saying goodbye to friends who are moving to other installations, students are transitioning from one school to another, and some are preparing to go to school for the first time. Each Marine Corps installation offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Workshops. The workshops are offered through the Informatio...No matter where you are currently located or where you are headed, resources are available to assist your child during their next PCS.
What Makes a Stellar LinkedIn Summary
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Why is a LinkedIn summary and profile important? A good LinkedIn summary and profile is important because it is one of the three key components that make a job candidates first impression on LinkedIn. The summary, along with your name and headline appear in quite a few places, such as: Search Results Connection Invitations Employee Listings Company Pages Messages When writing a LinkedIn summary k...A guide to writing a stellar LinkedIn summary to learn more.
OSCAR Teams Provide Peer-to-Peer support for Managing Stress
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Even the most motivated and well-trained Marines can find themselves challenged by stress. From everyday life to mission-driven deployments and combat, stress in the Marine Corps world is inevitable. Some Marines can overcome these obstacles on their own, but some will need help. Connecting with their unit’s Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) team provides support to those Marines looking for help in overcoming their stressors. OSCAR training equips a team of selected Marin...Even the most motivated and well-trained Marines can find themselves challenged by stress. From everyday life to mission-driven deployments and combat. Stress in the Marine Corps world is inevitable.
How to Grow Your Network on LinkedIn
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Growing a LinkedIn network can be beneficial in many ways. Especially when preparing for your next professional opportunity. With a large network of quality connections, you can easily seek advice, request informational interviews, explore different career pathways, and even receive introductions to helpful resources. Try these tips to help you grow your LinkedIn network: Engage with current LinkedIn connections - Interacting with current network connections through likes, comments, and shares...Growing a LinkedIn network can be beneficial in many ways. With a large network of quality connections, you can easily seek advice, request informational interviews, explore different career pathways, and even receive introductions to helpful resources.
M4L Network Success Story: Las Vegas Rep Helps Marines Gain Employment with Local FedEx Contractor
As an active-duty Marine transitioning into the reserves and relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeremey Quintana found a job with S.S. Walkins Inc., a FedEx contractor. Jeremy worked with FedEx for several years, which allowed him to build professional relationships with valuable employment contacts. Eventually, he pursued a career in law enforcement but kept a positive relationship with his former employer. While still in the Marine Corps Reserves, Jeremy would become a Marine for Life Network (M...Leaving the military can be very stressful and can create have a sense of uncertainty for the your future. Many Marines start at ground zero in the employment process by seeking a new job. An employment search can become very time-consuming, but in the cases of a handful of Marines seeking employment at FedEx, they were hired within weeks.
Tips for Staying Centered in Recovery
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Recovery involves a daily commitment to making healthy choices. Here are four tips to help you stay on track and avoid slipping back into thinking and behavior patterns. REMIND yourself; it’s a lifelong journey. Adopting a lifestyle free of substances is NOT something you achieve, until you are finished. Throughout your life, you will have many opportunities to choose from any of the healthy coping and life skills you’ve learned throughout this process as opposed to usi...Recovery involves a daily commitment to making healthy choices. Follow these four tips to assist you in staying centered during your recovery.
Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child
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An Individualized Education Program or IEP is a document that spells out the specific services a child with a disability needs in order to access the free public education they are entitled to by law. It’s important to build a strong special education team and learn how to work effectively with them for the benefit of your child. Special education team members and their roles: The Student. A child should always be welcome to participate in their IEP meetings and learn how to advoca...Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child
Saluting Gold Star Spouses
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Gold Star Spouses Day is a solemn but important day of remembrance and recognition observed on April 5 each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Gold Star Spouses Day has a rich history dating back to the aftermath of World War I, when families of military members would display service flags featuring a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. If a service member died in com...Observed each year on April 5th, Gold Star Spouses Day, a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Marine for Life Representatives Deliver Results
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The heart of the Marine for Life (M4L) Network is the M4L Representatives. These Reservists are passionate about assisting Marines, veterans, and their families. M4L Reps are embedded within communities throughout the United States. They build and sustain networks of Marine-friendly employers and local resources. Their goal is to connect Marines and their family members to relevant resources that support their personal and professional goals after service. Capt. Josh Browning, a transitioning...The heart of the Marine for Life (M4L) Network is the M4L Representatives. These Reservists are passionate about assisting Marines, veterans, and their families.
Avoid Alcohol Misuse During the Holidays
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The holidays are a time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy friends and family. Unfortunately, people tend to drink more during this season than any other time of year. Many who overindulge will suffer negative consequences, from fights to falls to traffic accidents to alcohol poisoning. Critical decision-making abilities or driving skills are diminished long before the physical signs of intoxication began to show. It is easy to misjudge how long the effects of alcohol last. Many people believe the...Tips on how to avoid misusing alcohol during the holidays.
What to Know About Adaptogens
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The consumption of illegal and banned substances including some adaptogens and supplements are not permitted for Marines to use. The Marine Corps does not encourage the use of non-approved substances by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Always consult your primary care provider before adding adaptogens or supplements to your diet or routine. Adaptogens are ingredients found in certain plants and mushrooms that have the potential to affect the way your body responds to stress symptoms...: Are adaptogens truly helping you tackle stress, anxiety, or fatigue?
Prepare Now for a More Successful PCS Move with EFMP
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Check out these helpful tips your family may be able to use during your next PCS move: Request a consultation with a Headquarters Marine Corps Exceptional (HQMC) Family Member Program (EFMP) Assignment Case Manager. Consultations provide an opportunity to confirm the accuracy of your EFMP enrollment paperwork, ensuring the appropriate services are available at your gaining location. Email: hqmc.efmp@usmc.mil Connect with your EFMP Family Caseworker early on. They will be conducting regular c...Eight tips your family may be able to use during your next PCS move.
Fathers Get the Baby Blues Too
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Becoming a father is an exciting time, but adjusting to fatherhood can make it difficult to hold it together. With fears of appearing weak from sadness and exhaustion, dads get the baby blues, too. Male or paternal postpartum depression is quite common but rarely discussed. Research shows that one in every 10 new dads experience postpartum depression. Initial feelings of sadness can develop into more serious mental health disorders if untreated. Perinatal Mood & Anx...Becoming a father is an exciting time, but adjusting to fatherhood can make it difficult to hold it together.
Why Marine Corps Total Fitness?
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In 2011, The Joint Chiefs of Staff first announced a Total Force Fitness (TFF) framework and the Department of Defense (DoD) issued more guidance in DoD Instruction 1010.10, which was updated in May 2022. Throughout the past decade, the Marine Corps has applied the TFF framework to support and nurture the health, wellness, and performance of the Marine Corps Community. The framework has been a positive force in all branches of the military. To further build upon TFF, the Marine Corps adopted a...Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) builds upon Total Force Fitness (TFF), with an emphasis on supporting and nurturing warfighter readiness, lethality, and resilience—the top priorities of the Marine Corps.
Information, Tickets, and Tours
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Single Marine Program = Making Connections
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The Single Marine Program (SMP) aims to boost the morale of single and unaccompanied Marines and strengthen their total fitness by expanding their social network. Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) identifies quality of life as an inseparable component of mission success. SMP contributes to MCTF by helping Marines deal with issues that affect their quality of life. Physical and mental wellness, along with the ability to adapt to life’s challenges, affect our enjoyment of life. General Eri...The Single Marine Program (SMP) aims to boost the morale of single and unaccompanied Marines and strengthen their total fitness by expanding their social network.
Develop Community & Connections at Your New Duty Station
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Wondering where to start when it comes to meeting new people and developing a sense of community at anew duty station? Social connectedness is an important aspect of our well-being. When PCSing, developing new connections may feel like a daunting task, but they can have a lasting and positive impact on the whole Marine family. While we may instinctively know this, establishing (or re-establishing) that sense of community can feel overwhelming when starting over in a new pla...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.
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
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Navigating a relationship can be tough. People enter relationships with different expectations. Sometimes, one person’s idea of what he or she wants in a relationship does not match what the other person wants. Boundaries help to define what you are comfortable with in a relationship and help others know how you want to be treated. Healthy relationship boundaries include: Emotional Boundaries People in healthy relationships explore different interests and feel comfortable spending time a...Navigating a relationship can be tough. People enter relationships with different expectations. Sometimes, one person’s idea of what he or she wants in a relationship does not match what the other person wants. Boundaries help to define what you are comfortable with in a relationship and help others know how you want to be treated.
Yes! That's a Tobacco Product
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Supporting a Friend after Sexual Assault
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You may have a friend, loved one, or family member who was sexually assaulted. They may be struggling to get through this tragic event and reach out to you for help. Consider these "Do’s" and "Don'ts" when offering support. DO listen. Sometimes the best thing you can do is just be a good listener. If you are talking more than you are listening, you're listening skills may need some work. DO be patient. Recovery from trauma does not have a set...You may have a friend, loved one, or family member who was sexually assaulted. They may be struggling to get through this tragic event and reach out to you for help. Consider these "Do’s" and "Don'ts" when offering support.
The Strive - MSgt Juan Garcia
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Marine Corps Total Fitness - A Family Affair
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Strengthen and Condition for Peak Total Fitness
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Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the driver of the ship for sports performance. Enhancing physical performance will also enhance all other domains of Marine Corps Total Force Fitness (mental, social, and spiritual). Each component benefits from a true S&C program. Physical fitness enhances the body’s ability to perform and resist injury, and it also enhances cognitive performance and mental resiliency. Each time you train your body, it becomes more efficient at pushing oxygen to...Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the driver of the ship for sports performance.
Volunteering Strengthens Well-being and Total Force Fitness
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Volunteering can improve the health and well-being of the volunteers and the people they are helping. A quick web search reveals almost 20 million articles on how volunteering, or doing good, can benefit someone mentally, physically, and emotionally. Research shows six main areas of life that volunteering can positively impact: physical health, life satisfaction, sense of control, happiness, level of depression, and self-esteem. Volunteering can strengthen all four domains of Marine Corps Tota...Volunteering can improve the health and well-being of the volunteers and the people they are helping.
Children Have the Right to Decline a Hug or Touch
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As a parent, helping your child develop a sense of autonomy and respect for personal boundaries is very important. One crucial aspect of this is acknowledging and honoring a child’s right to decline physical affection, such as hugs or touches. Children, like adults, have their own comfort zones and preferences when it comes to physical contact. While expressions of love and affection are essential for healthy emotional development, it’s equally important to recognize that each child...Help your child develop their personal boundaries and the importance behind them.
The Ripple Effect of Hazing, Bullying & Sexual Assault
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All service members deserve to work and live in a respectful, inclusive environment while serving our nation. There are many aspects to hazing, bullying, and sexual assault that can cause a ripple effect for a Marine and their future. To learn more about the DoD’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response Office and the Men’s Sexual Assault outreach campaign, visit https://sapr.mil/mens-SAPR-campaign. Click to enlarge All service members deserve to work and live in a respectful, inclusive environment while serving our nation. There are many aspects to hazing, bullying, and sexual assault that can cause a ripple effect for a Marine and their future. To learn more about the DoD’s Sexual Assault Prevention Response Office and the Men’s Sexual Assault outreach campaign, visit https://sapr.mil/mens-SAPR-campaign.
Information, Tickets, and Tours
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Connected
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The Semper Connected toolkit is a compilation of resources for military spouses and family members to use to help create social connections. The Semper Connected toolkit was created by Marine Corps spouses with support from Marine and Family Programs.