Marine Corps School Liaison Program Sheds Light on New Legislation for Military Children
With thousands of Marine Corps children transitioning all over the globe at different times of the year, many states have been working to develop systems of support to ease transitions for military youth through policy action at the state level.
Four Signs of a Toxic Relationship
It can, often times, be pretty easy to define a physically unsafe relationship. It is a relationship where one or both partners are hit, pushed, or physically harmed in some way. It becomes more complicated to determine if a relationship is emotionally unsafe.
2018 Semper Fit Athletes of the Year
Congratulations to 1st Lt. Lindsay R. Carrick, Officer Candidate School, MCB Quantico, Virginia, and Staff Sergeant Jason T. Pacheco, Wounded Warrior Battalion-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, California who have been chosen as the 2018 Marine Corps Semper Fit Athletes of the year.
Break Bad Habits, Not New Year's Resolutions
Each year, January marks a new beginning. What are you hoping to achieve in the new year? While setting goals is easy, sticking to them is another matter entirely.
Volunteering - A Body, Mind, and Spirit Building Activity
Volunteers play a major role in the daily life of the Marine Corps community. Volunteering offers vital help to people, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer.
Graphic Novel Raising Awareness About Sexual Assault
The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office has created a graphic novel, “Atlantic-A Graphic Novel on Consent.” The novel was created with the help of Marines and Sailors, for Marines and Sailors.
Marine Corps School Liaison Program Sheds Light on New Legislation for Military Children
With thousands of Marine Corps children transitioning all over the globe at different times of the year, many states have been working to develop systems of support to ease transitions for military youth through policy action at the state level.
Four Signs of a Toxic Relationship
It can, often times, be pretty easy to define a physically unsafe relationship. It is a relationship where one or both partners are hit, pushed, or physically harmed in some way. It becomes more complicated to determine if a relationship is emotionally unsafe.
Nominate a Child for the Military Child of the Year
The deadline to nominate a military child for Operation Homefront’s 2019 Military Child of the Year® (MCOY) Awards is Wednesday, December 5th. Military Child of the Year® is the nation’s premier celebration of the achievements of military children. The MCOY awards will be presented at a recognition gala on April 18, 2019, in Washington, DC.
Military Family Appreciation Month
Marine Families are the epitome of strength, resiliency, and sacrifice. Our appreciation of Marine Corps Families is year round, but the month of November gives us the opportunity to share with the nation what a valued asset we have in our Families.
DoDEA Online Registration for Students Debuts: Beaufort, Iwakuni, Okinawa, Lejeune, and Quantico
"With the launch of DoDEA's Online Registration System (DORS), transitions become easier for families enrolling into a DoDEA school,” explains Jackie Cajina, School Liaison Program Manager, United States Marine Corps Headquarters.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Eight Tips to Keep your Family Safe this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is filled with picnics, fireworks, family, and fun! Here are some tips on how to keep everyone in your family safe during this holiday.
