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5 Strategies to Save a Life

Tough conversations can make a huge difference. Ask. Listen. Support.

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Long Term Assistance Program - Fall/Winter 2025

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – April 2025

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2ndLt Rayuan Lane III Makes Jaguars Roster, Balancing Pro Football and Marine Corps Service

2ndLt Rayuan Lane III, a newly commissioned Marine, made the Jaguars’ 53-man roster—showcasing leadership, discipline, and Marine Corps Total Fitness.

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How to Support Your Local SAPR Program

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM); bringing communities together to address the pervasive issue of sexual violence and promote prevention efforts.

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All-Marine Rugby Team Competes at 2025 Armed Forces Championship

The All-Marine Rugby Team competed in the 2025 Armed Forces Championship, showcasing resilience, teamwork, and a renewed commitment to building a strong team culture and developing leaders on and off the field.

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Parenting with Purpose: Growing Strong Families in the Corps

Parenting in the Marine Corps comes with challenges—but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn how routines, emotional support, and on-base programs like Thrive and EFMP can help your family grow stronger together.

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Find Purpose Through Volunteering

Volunteer to make a difference, build connections, and find purpose as a Marine, spouse, or family member.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – January 2025

Winter can magnify grief, but resilience is possible through self-care, connection, and honoring loved ones. Explore ways to navigate this season with strength.

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 A Guide to Navigating Change with EFMP and Community Resources

Military families navigating change can rely on EFMP for personalized support, from respite care to educational advocacy.

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Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free

Red Ribbon Week reminds Marines and their families that staying drug-free strengthens mission readiness and supports total fitness across every domain—social, spiritual, mental, and physical.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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Building a Flexible Career as a Military Spouse or Marine

Building a flexible, portable career supported by MCCS programs like the Family Member Employment Assistance Program and the Transition Readiness Program helps military spouses and Marines adapt and thrive through the challenges of military life.

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Peer Support: Strengthening Resilience in Military Life

Step in, reach out, and support one another. Peer support programs link Marines, families, and veterans with others who “get it,” strengthening resilience and ensuring no one struggles alone.

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Building Mental Fitness for Mission Readiness

Mental fitness is just as crucial as physical fitness for Marines, helping build resilience, sharpen decision-making, and strengthen overall mission readiness through training, self-awareness, and continuous learning.

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Six Essential Tips for a Successful College Application

Six tips to successfully apply to college.

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Your Path to Quitting Tobacco

Quitting tobacco starts with a clear plan, strong support, and consistent steps—and events like the Great American Smokeout offer a powerful opportunity to take that first step toward a healthier, tobacco-free life.

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Connect with Others to Build Mental Toughness

Mental toughness is built through connection, and programs like the Single Marine Program, WARR, and volunteering help Marines strengthen resilience by fostering community, purpose, and support.

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Voluntary Education

Education Services Specialists offer a wide range of academic advice including how to get started, what school to choose, what program to study, tools to research educational questions, whether or not to use distance learning, financial options, available basic skills courses, and more.

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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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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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Unlocking Total Fitness: Essential Resources for Marines and Their Families

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Substance Misuse

SACC provides comprehensive care for active duty service members as it pertains to substance misuse. Such care includes prevention and educational services, screening and evidence-based services, as well as continuing care and aftercare services. SACC’s Prevention and Education Team provides commands with tools and resources related to substance use and/or abuse prevention. Their goal is to provide the best quality care in the most efficient manner to support the commands and service members.

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New Parent Support

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers and nurses who offer education, counseling and support to expectant parents, adoptive parents or families with children five and under.

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Level Up at Your Library

Read every day this summer to earn prizes at your installation!

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Camp Elmore’s Strength and Conditioning Program Manager Pumped About Human Performance

Allen Sese, a former college soccer player turned strength and conditioning manager, is dedicated to supporting Marines and their families at Camp Elmore by fostering relationships, promoting holistic readiness and resilience, and helping Marines connect, adapt, and thrive in their community.

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Stress Less with Smart Money Habits

Build financial confidence and reduce stress with support from your local Personal Financial Management Program.

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5 Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend

Ensure a safe Memorial Day weekend with these five essential tips, from staying hydrated to responsible celebrations.

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Career Ready: Helping Marine Corps Spouses Thrive

Family Member Employment Assistance Program empowers Marine Corps spouses to build fulfilling careers, strengthen family resilience, and thrive professionally despite the challenges of military life.

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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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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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Nature Boosts Wellness for Marines and Their Families

From reducing stress to enhancing resilience, connecting with the outdoors can provide restorative benefits that support overall health and readiness for Marines and their families.