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Establishing Realistic Financial Goals

10 things to consider when establishing realistic financial goals.

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Don’t Sleep on Sleep Continuity

Good sleep continuity is key to waking up feeling refreshed and limiting daytime sleepiness.

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What's Your Role in Creating Safe Surroundings?

Skills can be learned that improve one’s personal surrounding and reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors

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Marine for Life Network Supports Military Spouses

The Marine for Life Network (M4LN) proudly recognizes the important role military spouses play in supporting their loved ones who serve.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of America - A Safe Space for Dependents

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.

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Finding Strength After Domestic Abuse

Experiencing domestic abuse can have lifelong implications but you are not alone and help is available.

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How 24/7 Support Lines Make a Difference

Whether looking for specific information or just someone to talk to about a sexual assault, round-the-clock help is just a phone call away.

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Feeding the Spirit

Whether through faith-based rituals, mindfulness, creative expression, or acts of service, nurturing spiritual well-being strengthens our connection to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

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No Place for Silence: Our Corps, Our Fight Against Sexual Assault

The Marine Corps is committed to eradicating sexual assault by upholding its core values, supporting survivors through the SAPR program, and fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and unwavering support.

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Sleep is the Foundation of Human Health and Happiness

Feeling overwhelmed and experiencing disrupted sleep? Reach out to the Community Counseling Center to schedule an appointment to learn ways to tackle a persistent stressor in your life. Contact Semper Fit for sleep coaching and to learn more about sleep and the strategies to get a better night’s rest.

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WARR: Building Strength That Lasts

WARR helps Marines and their families build total fitness—mind, body, and spirit—by combining proven performance strategies with everyday habits that strengthen resilience, connection, and purpose.

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The Power Of Positive Reinforcement With Children

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – November 2024

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Strengthen Your Bond by Setting Relationship Goals

Five steps for creating relationship goals.

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Reset, Relax, and Recharge by Practicing Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a skill. Like any skill, the more you practice, the better you will be.

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Embracing Change the Healthy Way

Adapting to change is part of military life, and by prioritizing mental health, managing stress, leaning on support networks, and using available resources, Marines can navigate transitions in healthier, more resilient ways.

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Adults Sometimes Need Timeouts

Four steps to follow when emotions get high during adult conversations.

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Navigating Paternal Postpartum Depression: Support for Marine Dads

Navigating paternal postpartum for Marines involves recognizing the emotional challenges new fathers face after childbirth, offering support, and providing resources to help them manage their mental health and strengthen their family bonds during this transitional period.

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Support Peers By Checking in Post Leave

Creating connections with your fellow Marines fosters relationships that contribute to a positive and healthy command climate.

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Buddy Up! Aquatics Workouts Boost Motivation and Camaraderie

Aquatic workouts offer a low-impact way to improve fitness while building motivation and camaraderie through group exercise. Partnering up in the pool not only boosts physical health but also strengthens social bonds and overall well-being.

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Avoid Alcohol Misuse During the Holidays

Tips on how to avoid misusing alcohol during the holidays.

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Healthy Boundaries for Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships thrive on open communication, mutual respect, and clear boundaries that respect each person's needs and well-being.

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Supporting Dual-Career Families

Balancing a dual-career marriage is easier when couples communicate, celebrate wins, and take advantage of MCCS resources for family support and resilience.

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Marine Corps Reimburses Spouse Licensure Costs Related to PCS Moves

Military spouses can now receive up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves.

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Find Joy During the Holidays

Creative tips to stay connected this holiday season.

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Spouses Benefit from Self-care During Deployments

While Marines are deployed, spouses often take on extra responsibilities, and it’s easy to forget about personal well-being. However, practicing self-care is essential to maintaining mental, emotional, and physical health.

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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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Smart Financial Planning

Financial Planning is the process of developing and implementing a coordinated series of financial plans. By planning your personal finances, you seek to manage your income and wealth, so you attain your financial goals throughout your lifetime.

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Resumption of Student Loan Repayments

Student loan payments have resumed for borrowers.

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Buffer Stress Through Volunteering

Volunteering provides a sense of purpose and connection, helping to reduce stress while making a positive impact on others.

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24 hours, 7 days a Week of Constant Support

Taking the first step towards help can change everything. Support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Five Key Elements to Healthy Relationships

Five key elements to healthy relationships: trust, equality, loyalty, communication, and respect.

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EFMP Resources on a New Installation

TRY OUT SOME OF THESE EFMP RESOURCES TO HELP YOURSELF SETTLE IN!

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Words of Encouragement - The Power of Yet

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Lead and Serve with the Single Marine Program

The Single Marine Program (SMP) empowers single and unaccompanied Marines to lead, advocate for operational needs, volunteer in their communities, and connect through fun, morale-boosting activities. SMP is a unique opportunity to make a difference while building leadership and camaraderie.

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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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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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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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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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M4L Network Success Story: Retiring Marine Lands Employment Opportunity with Bank of America

M4L networking events can be a great way to meet new people, and to successfully seek and potentially obtain employment opportunities. As was the case for Robert Glynn, a Marine in Charlotte who got a new job by attending a local M4L networking event.

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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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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – April 2025

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Marine Benefits from Leadership Scholar Program

Sgt Jackson credits the guidance and support from the Leadership Scholar Program on his acceptance to the University of Chicago.

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Youth and Teen Programs

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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.