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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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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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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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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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Marine Corps Boosts Spouse Professional Relicensing Reimbursement

Military spouses can get up to $1,000 in reimbursement for relicensing costs after relocating due to a PCS move. This means more opportunities and less financial stress as spouses continue their professional journey across state lines.

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Sponsorship Eases PCS Moves

The Marine Corps Sponsorship Program is here to make your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) easier than ever!

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STARS - Transition is a Family Affair

Transitioning out of the military is a journey for the entire family.

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13 Tips for a Fantastic LinkedIn Profile

A sparse LinkedIn profile doesn’t really say much about you and doesn’t make you stand out. A detailed LinkedIn profile is far more compelling, as it allows you to showcase your skills and accomplishments. It also takes time and creativity, so don’t expect to knock it out in 30 minutes or less.

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Chaplains Stand Ready

Chaplains play a vital role in supporting Marines and their families.

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Domestic Abuse is Never OK

Everyone should take a stand to stop domestic violence and keep our communities safe.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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From Marine to Private Sector Gold 

Leverage your Marine Corps skills—leadership, discipline, and adaptability—to stand out and succeed in the private sector.

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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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USMC Captain Dominates Powerlifting Meet, Sets Sights on Olympia

Marine Corps Captain Brook McCluskey continues to raise the bar—literally—as a standout competitor in USA Powerlifting and a proud representative of the Elite Warrior Athlete (EWA) Program.

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Openly Discuss Children with Disabilities and Bullying

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.

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Make Your PCS a Positive Change of Schools

Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) can be a big transition, especially when it comes to changing schools. But with the right planning, it can be a fresh start and a great opportunity for growth.

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Staying Safe in the Heat: Alcohol vs. Water

Recommendations to avoid the risk of dehydration in the hot summer heat.

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Military Onesource

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.

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Stay Safe on Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Things to consider before your next outdoor adventure.

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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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Foster Custom Shop

We engrave items, accept customized designs and offer rush delivery. To make your order, please come visit Custom Shop and talk to our staff. We are more than happy to help you with your special order!

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Foster Arts and Crafts

Our DIY Framing and Fine Arts classes are open for everyone to come in and create your own unique pieces of art. Our Fine Arts classes give students the chance to develop their skills and become artists in their own rights. Our Framing classes will then teach students how to mount their artwork in a way that is both beautiful and protects the art itself. Our staff is always available to answer any questions, give expert advice, and friendly assistance to make your ideas come to life.

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Futenma Semper Fit Fitness Center

The Futenma Semper Fit Fitness Center is a full-service gym is located at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Health & Wellness Education

Wellness Educators provide resources that empower you and help you stay on track.

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Ocean Breeze

The two-level Ocean Breeze Consolidated Club includes The Veranda restaurant, two banquet rooms, the Northern Breeze and the Southern Breeze and a 118-machine gaming area. The Globe & Anchor Enlisted Lounge features a large dance floor and state-of-the-art sound and lighting. Chesty's Staff NCO Lounge features a bar, billiard table and booth- and table-seating areas.

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Classes & Workshops

Qualified staff will guide you through degree programs, course offerings, military learning for college credit, Tuition Assistance (TA), VA benefits, and everything related to achieving your educational and career goals.

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Personal Readiness Seminar

The Marine For Life Cycle model requires every Marine at their first Permanent Duty Station (PDS) to attend the Personal Readiness Seminar (PRS) within 90 days of their arrival per MARADMIN 568/16.

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The Best of Okinawa Living Book

The Best of Okinawa Living, a 300+ page pictorial compilation brought to you by the staff of Okinawa Living, introduces the island's "iconic items" that epitomize the island's soul and Okinawa's greatest treasure - its people.

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Catering / Special Events

Our executive chefs, catering coordinators, and management staff closely interact in order to provide professional offerings, which will meet your individual needs, island wide.

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L.I.N.K.S.

L.I.N.K.S. stands for Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills. It is an interactive acculturation program to Marine Corps life and the local installation. Participants learn about Corps history and rank, local installation resources, services, and benefits, military pay, separation and deployment, crossroad options, communication styles, investing in the community and Marine Corps traditions.

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Capstone & Commander's Verification

Capstone Review is where you and the Transition Readiness staff verify that you have met Career Readiness Standards and Transition Assistance Program Compliance, and are ready for the final meeting with the Commander .

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Tuition Assistance

While you’re on active duty, 100% of your tuition is covered at accredited institutions, up to $250 per college credit and/or $4500 per year. The Tuition Assistance Program is available at any duty station and participating can even help you earn bonus points toward promotion. To continue receiving these benefits, Marines must maintain a "C" average while enrolled.

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Futenma McCutcheon Fitness Center

Futenma McCutcheon Fitness Center is a full-service gym that includes a large martial arts room and is located at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Credentialing Opportunities

Marines planning on joining the civilian workforce can take advantage of credentialing opportunities and employment training up to the last day of active duty. DoD SkillBridge and Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) are tools that enhance a Marine’s ability to securing meaningful employment with a higher starting salary.

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MCAS Futenma

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma is located in Ginowan City, Okinawa.

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Fitness

Fitness and recreation activities located at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Events

All MCCS events located at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Globe and Anchor

The Globe & Anchor Enlisted Lounge features a large dance floor and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.

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Discover

Stay connected with MCCS!

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Courtney Arts and Crafts

Our DIY Framing and Fine Arts classes are open for everyone to come in and create your own unique pieces of art. Our Fine Arts classes give students the chance to develop their skills and become artists in their own rights. Our Framing classes will then teach students how to mount their artwork in a way that is both beautiful and protects the art itself. Our staff is always available to answer any questions, give expert advice, and friendly assistance to make your ideas come to life.

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Sumo Burrito

Build it the way you want at Sumo Burrito! Start with a burrito, bowl, soft tacos, nachos or a salad—then add beef, chicken, or pork with your choice or rice, beans, veggies, sauces and more to customize your cravings.

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Classes

Fitness classes available on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma provided by MCCS Semper Fit.

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Movies

Looking for a local Movie Theater? Go no further than MCCS! See the newest movies right outside your front door. Comfortable seating, state of the art screens and entertainment the entire family will love.

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Inns of the Corps Camp Foster

Book your stay at the Westpac Inn and ITOC Foster (Westpac Lodge)

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Inns of the Corps Camp Courtney

Enjoy your stay at the Inns of the Corps on Camp Courtney

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Dining

Dining options available at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.