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Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe

Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, and safety—if you're experiencing or displaying abusive behaviors, the Family Advocacy Program is here to help you make positive changes or find support.

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Honoring Child Care Providers in Child and Youth Programs

During Teacher Appreciation Week, MCCS honors the dedicated educators in our Child and Youth Programs who shape young minds, provide support, and inspire the next generation.

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Mail Success With USPS

Tips and tricks for success with the United States Postal Service

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Recreation Classes for Personal Development

Recreational classes offer a fun and engaging way to enhance personal development, build new skills, and boost overall well-being.

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Healthy Boundaries and Communications Strengthen a Relationship

Know, communicate, and respect boundaries to build and maintain a healthy, mutually beneficial relationship for all involved.

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Secure Your Finances Before You Deploy

Deployment is a critical time to focus on financial readiness, and the Marine Corps requires financial training during this period to help Marines manage their money wisely, reduce stress, and build long-term financial security.

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Operation Megaphone Connects Military Teens

Operation Megaphone is a worldwide teen-led event connecting military youth across installations to build leadership skills, foster community, and address issues affecting military teens.

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Break Free from Burnout

Burnout can feel inevitable in a high-stress military environment, but building healthy habits like setting work boundaries, practicing self-care, and staying connected can help prevent it.

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Kindness is Contagious - Spread It

A small act of kindness—like a care package to a deployed service member—can create lasting impact, inspiring hope, connection, and a ripple effect of compassion across generations.

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Recognize the Value of Volunteers

By recognizing the efforts of volunteers, the Marine Corps reinforces the value of service and encourages continued involvement to build a stronger, more connected community.

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Ways to Connect Spiritually on Memorial Day

Approach Memorial Day with finding balance between acknowledging the sacrifices made by others and celebrating the significance of the day.

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2025 Marine Corps Spouse of the Year Winner Announced

Brittany Contreras has been named the 2025 Marine Corps Military Spouse of the Year for her outstanding leadership, advocacy, and dedication to strengthening military families and communities.

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Empowering Military Youth Through Scholarship Program

The National Military Youth of the Year program empowers military-connected teens to lead, serve, and succeed through volunteerism, skill-building, and a prestigious scholarship competition.

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Nutrition & Recovery: Fueling Your Return to Duty

Optimal nutrition—including adequate protein, anti-inflammatory fats, and antioxidant-rich foods—supports faster recovery, muscle preservation, and inflammation control to help service members return to duty stronger and healthier.

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Semper Support: Virtual Counseling for Marines and Families

Marines face stress–in life, at work, in training, on deployments. Marine leaders and OSCAR team members provide critical mentorship and support. But sometimes additional support, like counseling, is needed.

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DoD SECO Program Virtual Symposium

The DoD SECO Program Virtual Symposium provides military spouses with valuable career, education, and networking resources to support their professional growth and success.

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Physically Fit Marines Exemplify Discipline 

In the Marine Corps, fitness is more than physical strength—it’s a foundation for leadership, trust, and unit cohesion.

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The Power of Personal Development

The Marine Corps provides resources that not only foster personal growth but also equip individuals with the skills and support necessary to thrive in civilian careers.

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Unplug Your Kids This Summer

This summer, encourage healthy habits, physical activity, and mental well-being for children and teens through engaging programs and resources.

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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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Holding Down the Home Front

This November, we celebrate the patriotism, resilience, and sacrifices of military families for Military Family Appreciation Month.

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Plan For Success With EFMP

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides personalized support to help military families navigate life changes through collaborative goal setting and tailored action plans. By completing a Family Needs Assessment, families can access the resources and guidance needed to thrive through every transition.

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Family Care Plans are Essential for Service Members

Emergencies can occur at any time, making a Family Care Plan (FCP) essential for service members to ensure their dependent family members are cared for during unexpected situations like deployments.

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Discard Expired Prescription Medications

The proper disposal of prescription medication can be a protective measure that not only saves a military career but can also help save a life.

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The Connection Between PT and Spiritual Fitness

By balancing input, like mindful consumption, with the output of physical activity, Marines and their families can strengthen their connection to their beliefs, reduce stress, and cultivate a greater sense of purpose.

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Honoring Our Exceptional Child and Youth Program Nurses

Celebrating the dedication and compassion of our Child and Youth Program Nurses, whose care and expertise make a lasting impact on military children and families.

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OSCAR Teams: Ready to Support Marines and Leaders

OSCAR teams provide Marines with peer-to-peer mental health support, helping service members build resilience, navigate stress, and assist commanders in fostering a strong, ready force.

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OSCAR Teams Were Born From the Fight and For the Fight

We all know the Marine Corps throws curveballs – deployments, field ops, the daily grind – stress is part of the deal. Sometimes we handle it well, sometimes we don't. That's where your OSCAR Team comes in.

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Information, Referral and Relocation

Information, Referral & Relocation (IR&R) program locates resources about services and programs available for the Western Recruiting Region (WRR) and at civilian agencies both locally and nationally. IR&R also provides assistance to make relocation as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Exceptional Family Member Program

We support families with exceptional needs by ensuring access and availability to medical and educational services to provide continuum of care.

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Raising Awareness About Alcohol Misuse

Alcohol Awareness Month raises public awareness about the risks associated with alcohol misuse.