Beef Up Your Resume with the Marine Corps SkillBridge Program
As Marines approach the transition to civilian life, they have a lot to consider. Not only do they have to determine what to do in their civilian careers, but also how to get on the path to that career. One of the programs that can help do that is the DoD SkillBridge program.
Is the Welcome Aboard Brief Just for Marines? Or, Should Spouses Attend Too?
Attending the Welcome Aboard is mandatory for Marines, but did you know spouses are highly encouraged to attend too?
Are You Happy with Your Financial Institution?
Breaking up is hard to do. You may not have considered this before, but you have a relationship with your financial institution. Breaking up with your bank can be just as disruptive as severing other relationships, so when you find the right one you want to stick with it.
It's Time to Decide
ACTION NEEDED: Remember, every Blended Retirement System (BRS) opt-in eligible Marine must register an election decision for BRS by December 31, 2018, and you cannot make an election until you have completed BRS Opt-in training.
So...What is a Mentor, Exactly?
Mentor. Coach. Guide. Counselor. Teacher. Instructor. Adviser. The word “mentor” has a lot of meanings, whether you’re looking it up in the dictionary or asking what it might mean to you personally. So how do you settle on one term? Let’s look at the different types of mentoring and how they could apply to you as a Marine or a Marine spouse.
Finding a Mentor as a Marine Spouse
You know a mentor is key to advancing in your career, but as a Marine spouse where do you find a mentor to provide career guidance, advice and support? Here are 6 places to start your search.
How to Build Confidence While Job Searching
It can be easy to lose confidence while you’re searching for a job, especially if your search has lasted a while. Consider applying these tips to build confidence during your job search.
Psychedelics for Breakfast: The Rise of Micro-dosing
Most people want to reduce anxiety, improve concentration and problem solving, and be more creative. Some people have turned to micro-dosing Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD). Yet there are a lot of reasons that taking LSD should not be the answer.
MCCS Recognizes Food and Hospitality Activities for 2018
Forty-nine MCCS restaurant and hospitality activities aboard 14 Marine Corps Installations are being recognized for their exceptional performance in 2018 with Food and Hospitality Excellence Awards.
Bottle or Breast: Which is Best for You?
Many parents have heard the saying, “Breast is best,” but that may not hold true for every mom.
Winners of the 2017 SAAPM Poster Contest Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the third annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) Poster Contest.
Kids Heading Back to School? Get in the Know with the School Liaison Program
Here’s a statement you have heard before: PCS is an incredibly stressful time. In addition to the sheer stress of packing up and moving, Marine parents and children alike have to completely relearn the ins and outs of a new location. The School Liaison Program can help relieve a little of that stress.
Six Things You Can Do to Find the Perfect Career on USAJobs
Have you thought about working for the Federal Government but not sure where to start? Have no fear: the Transition Readiness team is here to get you on the path to federal employment.
Converting Coverage Under the FSGLI Program
Spousal coverage under the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (FSGLI) program doesn’t have to be permanent. Following certain life events, spouses have the option of conversion, which is a process that allows individuals to transfer their existing group coverage to an individual life policy without the need to provide evidence of good health.
Beef Up Your Resume with the Marine Corps SkillBridge Program
As Marines approach the transition to civilian life, they have a lot to consider. Not only do they have to determine what to do in their civilian careers, but also how to get on the path to that career. One of the programs that can help do that is the DoD SkillBridge program.
Are you Living on Autopilot? Three Easy Steps to Experiencing More Good in Your Daily Life
Learn how to relieve stress and improve resiliency by practicing mindfulness.
