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Marine for Life Representatives Deliver Results

The heart of the Marine for Life (M4L) Network is the M4L Representatives. These Reservists are passionate about assisting Marines, veterans, and their families.

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Month of the Military Child PSA

Month of the Military Child PSA video

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Spouses Benefit from Self-Care While Marines Are Deployed

It is important to care for your mind, body, and spirit throughout your Marine’s deployment.

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School Liaison PSA

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Tired of Feeling Tired?

The inaugural USMC Sleep Challenge will take place March 4-31 at participating installations.

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How To Improve Your Credit Score in the Upcoming Year 

A solid understanding of personal finances will help with understanding the impacts on credit scores, and how to improve them.

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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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Gun Safe Transportation During a PCS Move

Service members are able to ship their empty gun safes in addition to their prescribed household goods weight allowance to their next permanent duty station.

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Whole-Hearted Hand-offs Make PCS Better for EFMP Families

The Exceptional Family Member Program team is a great resource and support for families with PCS orders. One of the primary responsibilities of EFMP is to help families think through, plan, and access specific resources that will help to make the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move less challenging.

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MWR Library Program PSA

MWR Library Program PSA Video

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Healthy Relationship Foundations - START HERE

Strong relationships start with a solid foundation. Whether it’s with your partner, family, or friends, healthy communication, trust, and mutual respect are key.

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Early Childhood Skill Building Resources

The Early Learning Matters (ELM) Readiness Starts Early handouts are shared with parents as part of the ELM family engagement resources. These handouts provide a set of parenting tips that families can use to reinforce and extend their child’s learning.

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Volunteering as a Family Builds Fitness

Volunteering is the perfect activity to boost your family's fitness while giving back to the community.

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Set Goals to Build Healthy Relationships

Relationships are crucial in determining quality of life. A healthy relationship provides emotional support, enhances resilience, and strengthens the sense of identity and belonging.

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Fine Tune Fitness with Volume Control

Whether you’re training for readiness or recovery, balance is everything.

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Suicide Awareness Message from Leadership

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Self-Care Check-In

Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy.

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International Mind-Body Wellness Day

January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, an opportunity to celebrate how a healthy mind and healthy emotions mean a healthy body.

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988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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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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MCCS Supports Marine Spouses’ Total Fitness

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Volunteer Management Program PSA

A break down of a few of the many benefits of volunteering with the Marine Corps!

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It Matters Where You Shop This Holiday Season

Shop your local Marine Corps Exchange this holiday season and enter to win some amazing prizes and MCX gift cards!

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How to Grow Your Network on LinkedIn

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.

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The Number You Need to Know - 988

Dial 988 from any phone and reach the Military/Veterans Crisis Line.

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Make Holiday Connections and Share Joy

Five tips to stay connected throughout the holidays.

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Semper Fit's Readiness Team

Semper Fit's Readiness Team Infographic

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Eight Healthy Tips to Digest During National Nutrition Month

Supercharge your March with eight tips to enhance your life during National Nutrition Month.

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Know Your Crisis Resources

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.

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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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Embracing a Balanced Lifestyle

Whether you're serving in the Marines or supporting from home, embracing a balanced lifestyle is key to overall wellness.

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Being Empathetic Can Help Prevent Suicide

Strategies to use when approaching individuals that have been recognized as “acting outside their norm” who may need help.  

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Hard Work Pays Off for College-bound Marine

From the battlefield to the classroom, Sgt Oh credits the Leadership Scholar Program staff for their support as he prepares to further his education.

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Marine Minute: PCS with Pets

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Military Sexual Trauma

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses military sexual trauma (MST) as an encompassing term to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. Fortunately, service members can recover from experiences of trauma and VA services are among the many resources available.

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Family-Style Dining Helps Kids Build Social and Problem-solving Skills

Children benefit from family-style dining in a child care setting.

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Preparing for Natural Disasters as a Marine Corps Family

Creating a plan to manage natural disasters is an essential element of your Marine Corps family’s readiness.

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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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Budgeting as a Family

Seven tips to effectively budget as a family.

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Substance Assessment and Counseling Program PSA

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EFMP Warm Handoffs PSA

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Event at Camp Lejeune Focuses on Suicide Prevention and Wellness

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune hosts 2024 Suicide Prevention Wellness Symposium.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Marine For Life Network

What can the Marine For Life Network do for me?

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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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Tips for Staying Centered in Recovery

Recovery involves a daily commitment to making healthy choices. Follow these four tips to assist you in staying centered during your recovery.

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Fresh Starts Ahead: Discover the M4LN for Your Next Chapter

Whether you’re just beginning this journey or have already made the move, the M4LN is here to help you grow your professional connections.

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Strong Families Make Strong Marines

Balance between family and work is possible through different seasons of family and military life.

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Be Water Competent

What is Water Competence? The American Red Cross states that water competence means having the knowledge to improve the safety of yourself, family, and friends. You have the knowledge to avoid common aquatic dangers and have fundamental skills to help prevent and respond to drowning.

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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.