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What's Your Back-to-School Budget Spending Plan?

Tips to help your spending go a long way this back-to-school season.

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Back to School on a Budget

Tips to go back to school on a budget.

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Why Marine Corps Total Fitness?

Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) builds upon Total Force Fitness (TFF), with an emphasis on supporting and nurturing warfighter readiness, lethality, and resilience—the top priorities of the Marine Corps.

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Marine Corps Child Care

Many military families with young children require some form of childcare. Unfortunately, the cost of child care is prohibitive for many families. Last month, in a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, outlined a series of policy changes to help military service members and their families.

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Positive Youth Sports Coaching Makes a Huge Difference in Athletes’ Lives

Centered around the four pillars of mental, social, spiritual, and physical fitness, positive coaching has emerged as a profound force that shapes young athletes' lives both on and off the field.

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Boys & Girl Clubs of America Names 2023 National Military Youth of the Year

Xavier B. of USAG Fort Campbell is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2023 National Military Youth of the Year.

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Volunteering Strengthens Well-being and Total Force Fitness

Volunteering can improve the health and well-being of the volunteers and the people they are helping.

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Marine Corps Direct Affiliation Program Supports Reenlistment

In the Marine Corps, retaining experienced service members and encouraging reenlistment is vital for maintaining a highly skilled and effective force.

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LIVESTREAM - 2023 Armed Forces Men’s & Women’s Softball Championship

Competition will kick off on Saturday, August 5th after a Home Run Derby on Friday evening, while Championship contests taking place on Wednesday, August 9th will be decided based on each team’s record during the round-robin tournament.

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SARC of the Year Award Winner

Congratulations to Maj Sharon L. Rollins, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER), on being selected as the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) of the Year.

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#CORONAVIRUS Update: Catch Up on the Commandant's Reading List

During these times of uncertainty, it is important to remain flexible and to recognize opportunity when it becomes available. There are many educational websites offering free or discounted online educational tools and programs that you can take advantage of while children are home from school. Do not forget to reach out to your local School Liaison Program office for more resources.

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Military Sexual Trauma

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses military sexual trauma (MST) as an encompassing term to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. Fortunately, service members can recover from experiences of trauma and VA services are among the many resources available.

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USMC Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams Finish Second and Third, Respectively, in the 2023 Armed Forces Golf Championship

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So...What is a Mentor, Exactly?

Whether formal or informal, a variety of mentoring opportunities are available for Marines and their spouses.

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Ricky and Villiana Jean-Francois - Suicide Prevention

10 Year NFL Veteran Ricky Jean-Francois joined forces with his sister, MAJ Villiana Jean-Francois to shed light on suicide awareness and connectedness. Remember to Be There for yourself, Be There for one another…Be There Marine!

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Lunga Park

Lunga Park Quantico offers breathtaking views of the surrounding forests, mountains, and waterways.

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Transition Readiness Program

The Transition Readiness Program implements a comprehensive transition and employment assistance program for Marines and their families; the program emphasizes a proactive approach that will enable them to formulate effective post-transition employment, educational, and entrepreneurial goals. The program includes three pillars: Transition Readiness Seminar, Marine For Life Cycle services, and Career Services and Advising.

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Be SMART When Setting Goals

Dive into the art of goal setting and tackling the desire for perfectionism.

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Nominations Open for All-Marine Esports Team

The Marine Corps is seeking nominations for participation on the 2023 All-Marine Esports team.

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Sleep = Brain Power

Sleep is essential for everyone and it’s part of a healthy lifestyle.

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OSCAR Teams Provide Peer-to-Peer support for Managing Stress

Even the most motivated and well-trained Marines can find themselves challenged by stress. From everyday life to mission-driven deployments and combat. Stress in the Marine Corps world is inevitable.

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Athletic Competition: Feeding the Competitive Spirit

Five reasons why athletics help feed the competitive spirit.

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Building Quality Friendships Fuels Children's Positive Development

Quality friendships play a pivotal role in helping shape the lives of children and youth and as a factor that can help them manage challenges they may face.

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Eight Ways to Ramp Up Your Career

Eight ways to ramp up your career.

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How 24/7 Support Lines Make a Difference

Whether looking for specific information or just someone to talk to about a sexual assault, round-the-clock help is just a phone call away.

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What is the Blended Retirement System?

The Blended Retirement System—a system that helps you secure your future—whether you're in for the long haul or transitioning out.

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Marine Corps Birthday Ball: Etiquette Do's & Dont's

The Birthday Ball is one of the biggest events on the Marine Corps calendar. It is a chance to get dressed to the nines, enjoy an evening of tradition, and celebrate the history of the Corps.