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Staying Safe on the Water
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For many people, summer is a wonderful time for fun in the sun. Water destinations like beaches, pools, lakes, and rivers, provide an environment that appeals to all ages. These are ideal places for family gatherings and celebrations, which sometimes include drinking alcoholic beverages. This summer, “Protect What You’ve Earned,” by practicing these six safety tips: 1. Stay hydrated. Keep plenty of water and non-alcoholic beverages on hand.&n...“Protect What You’ve Earned,” by practicing these six water safety tips.
The Number You Need to Know - 988
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Dialing 988 is the new, simple way to reach the Military/Veterans Crisis Line. Activated on July 16, 2022 the new 988 number is easy to remember in times of need. What is 988? The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act signed into law in 2020, authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. To reach the Military/Veterans Crisis Line dial 988, and then press 1. Many wireless providers have implemented the service for call, text, or chat.&...Dial 988 from any phone and reach the Military/Veterans Crisis Line.
HITT The Pool
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Click to enlarge Some of the resources and benefits offered by the Amp-It program.
Building Healthy Relationships
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A relationship is a way two or more people are connected or the way they behave toward each other. You might have romantic, friend, professional, and family relationships. Healthy relationships include boundaries, self-control, communication, and respect. In healthy relationships, people feel supported, connected, and independent. Think of a healthy relationship you have, or have had in the past, regardless of the type of relationship, or maybe people who have a healthy relationship that you ad...Think of a healthy relationship you have, or have had in the past, regardless of the type of relationship, or maybe people who have a healthy relationship that you admire. What made you think of that relationship? What do you think makes it healthy?
Budgeting for Summer Vacation
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Don’t let budgeting for a summer vacation be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you plan a fun and affordable trip. Set a spending limit for your trip and start saving now in a separate account to avoid putting the trip on your credit card. Pick a destination that fits your budget. Plan ahead and book early. Reserve your hotel/travel in advance to avoid price hikes. Be flexible with your travel dates and t...Ten tips to help you budget for a summer vacation.
Marine Corps Veteran Services and Resources Near You
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Once a Marine, always a Marine. Whether separated, disabled, or a retired Marine Corps veteran, there are services and resources available to you at your local installation. Different programs have different eligibility requirements, contact your local installation for more information. Visit your local: MCX or Commissary Fitness Centers Bowling Centers Golf Courses Outdoor Recreation and Equipment Rental Child Care Centers Discover your local: Marine For Life Program Person...Once a Marine, always a Marine. Discover your local benefits as a Marine Corps Veteran.
SARC of the Year Award Winner
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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. Rollins exemplified her extraordinary commitment to providing sexual assault survivors with quality support by leading the initiative to execute a comprehensive Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program for MARFORCYBER. Her engaging leadership style and professional demeanor...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.
Unleash Your Potential Through Outdoor Recreation and Sports
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Outdoor recreation and sports can play a pivotal role in strengthening the total fitness of Marines and families. They can shape the lives of individuals, instilling values that resonate far beyond the playing field. Outdoor recreation and sports provide an avenue for everyone to embrace physical fitness, a cornerstone of the Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) framework. Engaging in vigorous activities invigorates the body, enhancing cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and overall well-bei...Outdoor recreation and sports shape the lives of individuals, instilling values that resonate far beyond the playing field.
Marine Corps Family Team Building PSA
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International Mind-Body Wellness Day
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Today is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, an opportunity to celebrate how a healthy mind and healthy emotions mean a healthy body. The mind, body, and soul connection play an integral role in our overall health and well-being. A healthy body drives a healthy mind and vice versa. Here are three ways to ensure both the mind and body are healthy and connected this holiday season: Mindfulness. Be present, don’t worry about the past; it is the past for a reason. Don’t worry about...January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, an opportunity to celebrate how a healthy mind and healthy emotions mean a healthy body.
Routines that Help
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Making simple changes to your daily routine can aid in creating healthy coping strategies to assist your recovery process after a traumatic event. Whatever you try to aid in your recovery process, it is always advised to speak to a professional or your medical care team about behaviors and therapies you engage in. Daily Routine Trauma Recovery Tips Control over your health and body are critical aspects of the trauma recovery process and healing. Being intentional about healthy daily habi...Make changes where you can to your daily nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness routine. Even one change can make a difference in your healing after a traumatic event.
Openly Discuss Children with Disabilities and Bullying
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Children with physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. Children with disabilities may not always realize they are being bullied. They may believe they have a new friend although this “friend” does not have their best interest in mind. All 50 states have anti-bullying legislation to help reduce and eliminate bullying in school or workplace environments. When bullying is based on a protected class (e.g.,...Children with physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.
Learn How to Prevent, Intervene, and Address Bullying
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Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior. It involves a real or perceived power imbalance, and the behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied, and kids who bully others, may have serious lasting problems, such as: Depression and anxiety. Signs of these include increased feelings of sadness and loneliness, changes in sleep and eating patterns, and loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy. Health complaints Decreased academic ach...October is National Bullying Prevention Month – learn how to prevent, intervene, and address bullying.
DoD Safe Helpline Offers Confidential Support for Individuals Affected By Sexual Assault
The DoD Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support to sexual assault survivors, their loved ones, and anyone within the DoD community looking for more information. All Safe Helpline services are confidential, anonymous, free, secure, and available worldwide, providing survivors with the help they need, anytime, anywhere. There are several options to choose from: Telephone 877-995-5247: Live, confidential help over the phone. The phone number is the same in the U.S. and worldwide via DSN....The DoD Safe Helpline is the sole secure, confidential, and anonymous crisis support service specially designed for members of the Department of Defense (DoD) community affected by sexual assault.
Marine Corps Launches Online Suicide Prevention Resource
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It’s midnight and you can’t sleep. Too much on your mind. Maybe stress at work. Or you’re feeling down lately. Or your spouse’s recent behavior has you worried. 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’ new Interactive Suicide Prevention and Mental Fitness Resource. (Click on the Prevention Skills You Can Use button.) Browse through the sections an...Check out the Marine Corps’ new Interactive Suicide Prevention and Mental Fitness Resource.
Learn the Power of Small Group Training
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What is Small Group Training? Small Group Training is a popular way to compete, making physical performance activities fun and competitive in a group dynamic. Effective Small Group Training Sessions usually have less than ten participants and the instructor is focused on the workout, not working out at the same time. Why is it Different from Larger Group Fitness Classes? Small Group Training is not the same traditional group exercise (also known as aero...Small Group Training enhances physical performance and is fun.
Drinking Alcohol Can Interfere with Your Fitness Goals
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Even though the effects on the mind and body are known, athletes often reach for a drink after a hard workout — and they’re not the only ones. People who exercise to achieve or maintain physical fitness often do the same thing. Before reaching for a cold beer to relax and unwind, stop and consider the facts. Drinking alcohol negates the positive results of a hard workout. Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to process adenosine triphosphate, or ATP, the prim...It’s a personal choice to drink alcoholic beverages. Is drinking “empty” calories worth the negative effects that come with it?
Total Fitness Benefits of Year-Round Training
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Adaptive Fitness Allows Everyone to Build Physical Fitness
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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. Adaptive fitness refers to the modification of a physical activity regimen. Exercises are adjusted to meet the unique needs of any individual with special needs or disabilities. The goal of adaptive fitness is to create opportunities. What’s unique about adaptive fitness is in the name – fitness pr...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.
Marine Corps Reimburses Spouse Licensure Costs Related to PCS Moves
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act allows each service to reimburse spouses up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from moves that cross U.S. state lines — to include OCONUS to stateside moves. Who’s eligible? Military spouses of Marines of any rank who moved across state lines due to a permanent change of station (PCS) move under accompanied orders who wish to pursue the same licensure or certification at their new location are eligible. What ca...Military spouses can now receive up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves.
Camping in the Great Outdoors, Military Style
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A great way to recharge batteries, reconnect with family and friends, and experience the great outdoors is through camping. Military bases throughout the United States (U.S.) feature camping areas for active duty, reservists, retirees, and military veteran patrons. Marine Corps Community Services (www.usmc-mccs.org) is a super resource for planning your trek of a lifetime across the United States. MCCS locations on the east coast, west coast, and Hawaii offer breatht...Military bases throughout the United States (U.S.) feature camping areas for active duty, reservists, retirees, and military veteran patrons.
Managing Grief This Holiday Season
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The holiday season can be a difficult time when you are grieving. You may feel isolated while others celebrate the holidays with family and friends, as the sights, sounds, and smells of the season may spark memories of loved ones. As a service member or military family, you face unique challenges when located away from your family support system. There are ways to support your well-being while coping with grief and loss. Acknowledge and feel your feelings. Give yourself permission to recognize...Resources are available not only during the holidays, but year around, for military families experiencing grief and loss.
Marine Benefits from Leadership Scholar Program
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The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) aims to assist academically and professionally qualified Marines prepare for and apply to highly selective colleges and universities. By providing academic support, the LSP helps Marines achieve their dream of attending the college of their choice. Sgt Tyrek Jackson is one of the many Marines who recently benefited from the program. Sgt Jackson initially connected with the LSP through the Voluntary Education Center at Marine Corps Air Station Mira...Sgt Jackson credits the guidance and support from the Leadership Scholar Program on his acceptance to the University of Chicago.
Four Reasons to Join the Single Marine Program in 2024
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Single? Geographic bachelor? The Single Marine Program (SMP) provides a place to bond with other Marines while having fun and making a difference. Awesome Activities SMP events include paintball battles, deep sea fishing trips, cruises, BBQs, sports tournaments, competitions, and more. New events are always being added so be sure to stop by the local Recreation Center, home of the SMP, regularly for all the details. Show Leadership Skills Every major installation has an SMP council tha...Four Reasons to Join the Single Marine Program in 2024
Be SMART When Setting Goals
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Setting goals and battling perfectionism might seem like a daunting task but fear not – it’s all about finding that sweet spot between ambition and reality. Let’s dive into the art of goal setting and tackle the desire for perfectionism together. Goals help us tremendously in life. They act as a road map to give us direction and purpose, helping us achieve our dreams. The key is to make goals SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. SMART goal...Dive into the art of goal setting and tackling the desire for perfectionism.
Establishing Realistic Financial Goals
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Setting realistic financial goals is crucial for achieving financial success. 10 things to consider when setting realistic financial goals: 1: Assess current financial situation. Understand your income, expenses, debts, assets, and liabilities. Create a budget to track where money is going and learn ways to evaluate financial wellness. 2: Define short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. Break down financial goals into short-term (1-2 years), mid-term (3-5 years), and long-term (5+ years) goa...10 things to consider when establishing realistic financial goals.
Strengthening Your Family’s Well-Being
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Our families can be considered one of our greatest resources. Whether you’re biologically related, friends, or fellow warfighters, a healthy, supportive family system is key to our overall well-being and personal development. A strong family unit is also crucial to readiness in the home, classroom, and battlefield. Families provide a primary understanding of how the world works—how to problem-solve, manage finances, express feelings, learn to communicate, and develop...Whether you’re biologically related, friends, or fellow warfighters, a healthy, supportive family system is key to our overall well-being and personal development.
Ways To Build Resilience
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This time of year, we often hear phrases like New Year, New You. But what does that really mean? How can resilience skills help make the New Year better than the last? What Does Resilience Mean? Resilience is the ability to adapt to difficult situations. In more formal terms, it’s the ability to withstand, recover, and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. When you experience stress, adversity, or trauma, resilience enables you to cope with it, to not be disabled b...Resiliency skills won't make your problems go away, but can give you the ability to see past them.
Heart Health Through Mindfulness
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Did you know that being more mindful of your lifestyle habits can affect your heart health? February is American Heart Month and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds from cardiovascular disease. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and not smoking are all great ways to prevent heart disease. Many young people assume they don’t need to worry about heart health, however, how you live your life now, as a young adult, lays the...February is American Heart Month <3
Self-Care Check-In
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When it comes to mental health, self-care can help manage stress, lower the risk of illness, and provide increased energy. Even small acts of self-care can have a big impact. Ensure your self-care strategies are beneficial to your well-being by asking yourself three simple questions. How does your self-care routine make you feel? If it’s causing more stress than relief, feeling bogged down, or developing negative thoughts toward the activity, give yourself permission to feel and be...Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy.
PT Can Strengthen Your Spiritual Fitness
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When thinking about fitness, it's good to consider the perspective of both input and output. For example, what you put into your body, such as things consumed, can have either a positive or negative impact on overall physical fitness. That's input. Output is the energy exerted to train and strengthen the body. Consider spiritual fitness from the same input/output lens, and also consider, when it comes to output, physical fitness (the output of energy) can significantly contribute to your...Physical training can cultivate a lifestyle that uplifts both your physical and spiritual self.
Use R.A.C.E. Protocol to Help Prevent Suicide
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One of the keys to suicide prevention is timely intervention using techniques like R.A.C.E. (Recognize, Ask, Care, Escort). Recognize distress in your Marine or Sailor: Note changes in personality, emotions, or behavior. Note withdrawal from co-workers, friends, and family. Note changes in eating and sleeping patterns. Ask your Marine or Sailor: Calmly ask about the distress you observed. If necessary, do not hesitate to ask the question directly: “Are you thinking about...R.A.C.E. - Recognize, Ask, Care, Escort.
What Do You Need? We Are Here To Help
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Every life is unique. Life’s journey comes with successes, disappointments, triumphs, and challenges. When experiencing challenges, it is important to know help is available. The self-awareness to reach out for help when necessary is key. Military OneSource is a great place to start when seeking resources for a variety of military lifestyle needs and concerns. Resources available to active-duty service members and their families include information on relationship health, parenting, healt...The Family Advocacy Program is here to help when you are experiencing challenges in life.
EFMP Helps Families Set Goals to Ensure Successful Life Changes
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The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to support families with special needs throughout any life change: deployment, PCS, new diagnosis, retirement, permanent dependency planning and more. Throughout each of these transitions, partnerships between EFMP Family Support Staff and families, capitalize on the importance of goal setting to ensure optimal success. To identify and support your needs, EFMP Family Support Staff will assist in brainstorming and outlining an appropriate...The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is designed to support families with special needs throughout any life change: deployment, PCS, new diagnosis, retirement, permanent dependency planning and more.
Routines that Help with Trauma Recovery
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Making simple changes to your daily routine can aid in creating healthy coping strategies to assist your recovery process after a traumatic event. Whatever you try to aid in your recovery process, it is always advised to speak to a professional or your medical care team about behaviors and therapies you engage in. Daily Routine Trauma Recovery Tips Control over your health and body are critical aspects of the trauma recovery process and healing. Being intentional about...Discover recovery trauma tips to incorporate into your daily routine.
Month of the Military Child PSA
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Stay Connected — Parenting Can Be Stressful
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Strong communities strengthen families. Everyone in the Marine Corps community plays a role in fostering strong families and keeping children safe. Parents play the biggest role, and although it can be stressful, there are steps that you can take to strengthen your ability to handle difficult situations. Take care of yourself. When you board a plane, the flight attendants tell you to put on your oxygen mask first and remain conscious to help others do the same. Self-care is important to being...Four steps to take when looking to strengthen your ability to handle difficult situations.
Thank You Marine Corps Family Readiness Volunteers
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Marine Corps spouses, family members, and friends have a proud history of volunteerism within Marine Corps units. Family Readiness Volunteers, who include Family Readiness Command Team Advisors, Family Readiness Assistants, and Non-Appointed Volunteers, proudly support Marines and their families. Unit, Personnel, and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) volunteers are involved with everything from morale events to welcoming new families to a unit to providing resources to fellow families, just to n...Family Readiness Volunteers continue to proudly support Marines and their families.
How Do I Know What College Is Right for Me?
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“Post-secondary education” —a term that could be viewed as a fancy way to say “college,” —can also mean vocational or technical school. Regardless of how the term might be applied, the Marine Corps houses 25 base education centers, staffed with highly qualified, fully credentialed, and experienced professional education personnel, ready to help anyone who walks in the doors. The 100-plus civilian personnel who serve at these base Voluntary Education (VolEd) C...Discover the perfect college fit tailored to your unique goals and lifestyle. Let the Voluntary Education Center at your installation help guide you through the process of finding the right education path.
Find Balance: Nine Alcohol Free Coping Strategies
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The tempo of life ebbs and flows. Work demands, financial pressures, and relationship challenges contribute to mood changes and stress. It may be tempting to reach for alcohol to help decompress, which can lead to unhealthy habits and interfere with your ability to handle stress effectively. Nine healthy strategies for managing stress without using alcohol: Physical activity. Light exercise is great for stress. It eases muscle tension and induces positive feelings. Go for a walk, run, or...Nine healthy strategies for managing stress without the use of alcohol.
Recognizing Military Spouse Resiliency and Contributions
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The life of a military family is one of unique challenges and sacrifices, coupled with opportunities and experiences that most people cannot imagine. From a short-notice permanent change of station to extended deployments, Marine Corps spouses take on military life with grace and resiliency. Their selfless contributions provide stability that enables mission and family readiness and greatly increases the Marine’s quality of life. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan se...May has been designated Military Spouse Appreciation Month.
When Should You Sign Your Child Up for Swim Lessons?
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) notes that children develop at different rates, and not all are ready to begin swim lessons at the same age. When deciding whether to enroll your child in lessons, keep your child's emotional maturity, physical and developmental abilities and limitations, and comfort level in the water in mind. Keeping that in mind, the AAP recommends swim lessons as a layer of protection against drowning for children as young as 1 year old. YMCA...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.
Mental Health Awareness Month
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May is the month to focus on mental wellness. Since 1949, May has been Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to share information about mental health, eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness, and promote help-seeking. World Maternal Mental Health Day is observed on May 1. Maternal mental health matters. Women, as well as their family and friends, need to know the signs of maternal mental ill-health and that they are not alone. They can find help and support for perinatal ment...Rear Adm. Carey Cash, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, provides insight on the importance of mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. This May, recognize the profound impact of seeking support while simultaneously providing it for those in need.
10th Anniversary of SMP Days of Service
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Additional information on National Volunteer Month can be found in ALMARS: 006/24 and by contacting your local Volunteer Management Program or Single Marine Program.
Family Meetings: Why They Are a Good Idea
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Open communication is one of the keys to healthy relationships. Having regular family meetings is one way to foster honest communication, navigate difficult discussions, and discuss both individual and family goals. Topics you can discuss in a family meeting include: Household Chores Household chores can be a point of contention especially if one family member feels like they are doing all the work. Dividing household chores among family members is a great topic...Regular family meetings can help build emotional connectedness, open lines of communication and help keep your household running efficiently.
Stay Safe on Your Next Outdoor Adventure
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No matter what your next outdoor adventure may be, there are some important things that should be considered before you go. Check the weather in the area. What is the forecast? Do you need inclement weather gear? Sunscreen and a hat? Know the environment before heading out. Speaking of environment, what type of terrain will you be in? Is it “smooth sailing” or “rough seas?” Knowing your limitations will help you to have a successful experi...Things to consider before your next outdoor adventure.
School Bus Safety Tips
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Click to enlarge RIDING THE BUS FOR THE FIRST TIME IS A BIG STEP FOR ANY CHILD. HELP CHILDREN FOLLOW BEST SAFETY PRACTICES AS THEY BOARD ON AND OFF THE SCHOOL BUS WITH THESE TIPS:
Financial Support During Transition From Military to Civilian Life
As Marines transition from active duty to civilian life, ensuring they have adequate financial support becomes paramount. This often comes with unique challenges, necessitating assistance programs to facilitate a smooth transition. One cornerstone of financial support for military veterans is comprehensive education and training programs. These initiatives equip veterans with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in civilian careers. Additionally, vocational training and certificat...Ensuring Marines have adequate financial support during their transition from active duty to civilian life is paramount.
New Hiring Authority for Military Spouses
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Are you a Marine spouse seeking employment? Recent hiring changes may be of assistance for employment opportunities within MCCS. As of May 22, 2023, a new hiring authority was introduced to help reduce stress and expand employment options for military spouses. MARADMIN 259/23 provides guidance to employment preference for spouses who are eligible for positions with the Military Spouse Preference (MSP) covering positions NF-03 or below. This policy announces hiring authoriti...New hiring authority provides guidance to employment preference for spouses who are eligible for positions with the Military Spouse Preference (MSP) covering positions NF-03 or below.
Strategies for Renting a Home
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Renting a home can be an exciting yet daunting endeavor, especially for military members. Having a strategy can help streamline the process and increase your chances of securing your ideal residence. Here are some essential strategies to consider when renting a home: Define your needs and budget. Before beginning your search, take time to assess your needs and establish a realistic budget. Consider factors such as location, size, amenities, and proximity to essential services. Determine the ma...Seven strategies to consider when renting a home.