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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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Unlock Your Career Potential with MC COOL and USMAP

COOL and USMAP provide Marines with valuable credentialing and apprenticeship opportunities, helping them gain certifications and skills that translate to successful civilian careers.

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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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Marine Corps Family Team Building

Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) provides Marines and their families with the tools and resources needed to successfully meet the challenges of the military lifestyle.

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Travel & Accommodations Wide

Travel and accommodations for Recruit Families. It is a Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) program dedicated to helping the loved ones of recruits and new Marines prepare for Graduation and the beginning of the military lifestyle.

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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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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.

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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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Keep Your SGLI Updated: Protect What Matters Most

Eligible Marines automatically receive up to $500,000 in SGLI coverage but must log into SOES via milConnect to review or update their elections—especially after major life events.

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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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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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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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Performance Dietitian at Camp Pendleton Shares Recipes for Success

As a performance dietitian, Selina Martinez uses her knowledge to help Marines and families at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton achieve their fitness goals.

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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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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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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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Unlocking Total Fitness: Essential Resources for Marines and Their Families

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Family Member Travel Screening Cell Has Arrived

The Family Member Travel Screening Cell (FMTS) will streamline the overseas suitability screening process for Marines and their families, providing proactive communication, medical screening assistance, and ongoing support to ensure a smoother transition to OCONUS assignments.

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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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Your Community Fuels Your Well-being

Community is the foundation of strength and support for Marines and their families, playing a vital role in well-being and sexual assault prevention by fostering connection, accountability, and safety.

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Healing After Trauma

Healing after trauma for Marines involves seeking support through counseling, building resilience, and engaging in mental health resources to process experiences, regain strength, and restore a sense of well-being. A journey that requires time, self-compassion, and a strong support network.

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Support Systems Help Protect Families

Domestic abuse threatens the strength and trust within the Marine Corps community, but through vigilance, support, and available resources, Marines can protect their own and ensure no one suffers in silence. Standing up, speaking out, and knowing where to turn are vital steps in prevention and healing.

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Leadership Scholar Program Helps Veteran Achieve Academic Goals

The Leadership Scholar Program helps academically, and professionally qualified Marines prepare for and apply to prestigious colleges, as demonstrated by retired GySgt Andres Rico, whose educational journey led him to Princeton University after using Marine Corps educational resources and guidance.

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Adapting to Pay Adjustments

Marines can turn recent pay increases into long-term financial readiness by updating their budgets, managing debt, and using free support from the Personal Financial Management Program.

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Transition Readiness Program

Transition Readiness Seminars (TRS) and the Career Resource Management Center (CRMC) provides career/employment assistance, vocational guidance and transition information to separating Marines and their family members. The tools and information provided enable all separating Marines and their family members to make a successful transition from military to civilian life.