2019 Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has named April 27, 2019, this season’s semi-annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
4th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month Poster Contest
The Department of Defense has kicked off its 15th annual observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) with the ongoing theme, "Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission." This theme emphasizes everyone, regardless of rank, can protect our mission by making sure everyone is committed to creating an environment where sexist behaviors, sexual harassment, hazing, bullying, and sexual assault are not tolerated, condoned, or ignored.
It's Month of the Military Child 2019!
April marks the Month of the Military Child, established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. Across the Marine Corps alone, there are nearly 100,000 children of service members, making up about a quarter (26 percent) of the total Marine and Marine Family community.
Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Green Invites Marines to Own It!
In a brief video message to Marines, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Ronald Green, kicked off the Own It! campaign saying, “we are all responsible for our own actions but, protecting the honor of the Marine Corps is a family business, and we all play a role.” Own It! is a nine-week awareness campaign designed to start a discussion about getting off the sidelines and doing something, if you see something.
Exchanges, commissaries brainstorm ideas for more joint sales events
Exchange and commissary shoppers will see more opportunities to save on the installation as military resale officials continue planning more joint sales. Sharing ideas on improving on-base shopping benefits was the centerpiece of discussion for senior marketing representatives from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX), and the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) in an annual meeting hosted by DeCA, Feb. 12-13, at Fort Lee, Virginia.
The Transition Readiness Program – an IGMC Core Program
Effective July 31, 2017, the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) became a Critical Or Requiring Evaluation (CORE) Functional Area with the Inspector General Marine Corps (IGMC). TRP shall now be an area of focus of all command inspections.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deep Breaths: Learn How to Air Out Your Stress
Feeling stressed or like your life is out of control? Tackle it by doing something you do have power over: breathing.
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.
Nominate the SAPR Victim Advocate
Headquarters Marine Corps is pleased to announce the inaugural Exceptional SAPR VA of the Year award. This award will recognize SAPR VAs who provide outstanding service to those who have experienced sexual assault and who actively support the SAPR program.
Single Marine Program "Days of Service" Provides Hours of Volunteer Aid
This year's Single Marine Program Days of Service Event was a huge success. Find out more about the program, volunteering, and how both can help you.
Summer is the Perfect Time to Volunteer
New beginnings, and times during summer breaks are a perfect time to volunteer!
