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Access MCCS Courses Virtually on MarineNet

MarineNet offers MCCS courses online, allowing Marines to learn and grow at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.

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Social Media, Resilience, and Well-being

In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media can be a powerful tool to support your mental health journey.

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Change Starts Within: Build Your Best Self

Building a stronger, more resilient self starts with honest reflection, focusing on your strengths, and taking intentional steps toward growth—because change begins from within.

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Embracing the Joys of Caring for Children

Marine Corps Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offer meaningful career opportunities to support the growth and well-being of military children while making a lasting impact on their lives and communities.

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Ready to Be Your Own Boss? Entrepreneurship for Military Spouses

Military spouses often face career disruptions due to relocations and limited job opportunities, but entrepreneurship offers a flexible, portable path forward. With programs like MySECO, Boots to Business, and FMEAP, spouses can access tools, coaching, and funding resources to successfully launch and grow their own businesses.

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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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"Dripping" –A New Version of Vaping Among Teenagers

New ways to use tobacco are found just as quickly as new products hit the market; so if you haven’t heard of “Dripping,” you’re not alone.

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Sergeant Major Troy E. Black - Facing Life's Challenges

For more resources and information regarding suicide prevention, please visit usmc-mccs.org/protect

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Unlocking Total Fitness: Essential Resources for Marines and Their Families

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Positive Youth Sports Coaching Makes a Huge Difference in Athletes’ Lives

Centered around the four pillars of mental, social, spiritual, and physical fitness, positive coaching has emerged as a profound force that shapes young athletes' lives both on and off the field.

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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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You Are Interested in Homeschooling - Now What?

Military families have access to several valuable resources for homeschooling support both on and off their local installation.

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#BeThere_Marine: September's Most Important Hashtag

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month? Although efforts to address the issue occur year-round, the Marine Corps takes this month to highlight prevention efforts, promote resources and support services, and engage Marines and families in an awareness campaign that will promote community connectedness and belonging. This year, the Headquarters Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program (MCSSP) created the hashtag and graphic, “#BeThere_Marine,” in support of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office “BeThere” campaign theme.

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Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Maximize your tax refund by saving, investing, or paying off debt to boost financial security and achieve long-term goals.

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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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Game On: How Sports Shape Military Leaders

Intramural sports and esports offer Marines a powerful way to build teamwork, sharpen critical skills, and strengthen unit cohesion—on and off duty.

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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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Strong Finances Start at Home

Budgeting as a family builds financial readiness, strengthens relationships, and helps every household member develop lifelong money habits that support stability and mission readiness

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Supporting Marine Family Growth Through MCCS Programs

MCCS offers a full range of support programs—from child care and school transition help to family readiness training and EFMP—empowering Marine families to grow, adapt, and thrive.

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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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EFMP: Supporting Marines and their Families with Special Needs

You may have heard of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) before, but do you know all that it does and how many Marine Families it touches?

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Financial Savings Tips for the Summer

Save money this summer by budgeting for travel, taking advantage of military discounts, and cutting unnecessary expenses while still enjoying seasonal activities.

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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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The Military Student Assistance Group Eases Transitions for Military Children

The Military Student Assistance Group (MilSAG), founded by Twentynine Palms High School junior William Sumption Jr., helps new military-connected students adjust to their new environment by offering peer-led support and local insights. Backed by the Youth Connections initiative and School Liaison Program, MilSAG fosters student connection, combats isolation, and exemplifies youth-driven leadership in the Marine Corps community.

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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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Apply for the All-Marine Sports Program

All-Marine Sports invites Marines to represent the Corps at the highest levels of athletic competition. Apply today.

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Maintain Total Fitness During the Holidays

Semper Fit is available throughout the holiday season to help you maintain your total fitness.

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Honor in Every Season

Protecting others—on duty or off—is an essential expression of honor, and taking action when something feels wrong strengthens the safety of the entire Marine Corps community.

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Manage Stress Without Alcohol

Learn healthy, alcohol-free ways to manage stress and strengthen your resilience through the Marine Corps Total Fitness lens.

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Unwrap Your Potential Through Volunteering

Volunteering through the Single Marine Program helps Marines build leadership skills, strengthen total fitness, and make a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Behind the Mask

Masked depression doesn’t always look like sadness—it can hide behind anger, exhaustion, or pretending to be fine, but recognizing the signs and reaching out is the first step toward real support and healing.

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Leading by Example: Marine Corps Martial Arts Command Team Excels on the World Stage

In a display of commitment to excellence both on and off the battlefield, the leadership team at the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) in Quantico, Virginia, recently demonstrated its prowess on the international stage.

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Single Marine Program Coordinator in Yuma Sees Benefits of Recreation

Jude Crouch, coordinator of the Single Marine Program at MCAS Yuma, sees SMP as a powerful tool that empowers Marines to lead, connect, and build resilience through meaningful recreation, peer support, and community involvement.

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Honoring Family Caregivers This November

November is National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor caregivers, offer support, and recognize the vital role they play in the lives of loved ones.

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Looking for Resources? Contact Information, Referral and Relocation

Information, Referral and Relocation (IR&R) is a one-stop shop, designed to support you by expanding access to resources on and off the installation.

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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.