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Marine for Life Representatives Deliver Results

The heart of the Marine for Life (M4L) Network is the M4L Representatives. These Reservists are passionate about assisting Marines, veterans, and their families.

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An Easy Piece of the Connection Puzzle

Volunteering can be the first step to an amazing connection to the community and the people that surround you. Each installation has a Volunteer Coordinator that is aware of opportunities on and off the installation.

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Gun Safe Transportation During a PCS Move

Service members are able to ship their empty gun safes in addition to their prescribed household goods weight allowance to their next permanent duty station.

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Whole-Hearted Hand-offs Make PCS Better for EFMP Families

The Exceptional Family Member Program team is a great resource and support for families with PCS orders. One of the primary responsibilities of EFMP is to help families think through, plan, and access specific resources that will help to make the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move less challenging.

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Early Childhood Skill Building Resources

The Early Learning Matters (ELM) Readiness Starts Early handouts are shared with parents as part of the ELM family engagement resources. These handouts provide a set of parenting tips that families can use to reinforce and extend their child’s learning.

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Volunteering as a Family Builds Fitness

Volunteering is the perfect activity to boost your family's fitness while giving back to the community.

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M4L Network Success Story: Retiring Marine Lands Employment Opportunity with Bank of America

M4L networking events can be a great way to meet new people, and to successfully seek and potentially obtain employment opportunities. As was the case for Robert Glynn, a Marine in Charlotte who got a new job by attending a local M4L networking event.

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Self-Care Check-In

Self-care looks different for everyone, and it is important to find what you need and enjoy.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – April 2025

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Marine Benefits from Leadership Scholar Program

Sgt Jackson credits the guidance and support from the Leadership Scholar Program on his acceptance to the University of Chicago.

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Youth and Teen Programs

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Know Your Crisis Resources

Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Capability offers an interactive resource to provide suicide prevention and mental fitness skill-building information for all Marines and their families.

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Why Additional Health Insurance Might be Right for Some Military Families

Heath Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare are additional insurance companies that may be right for your family.

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Embracing a Balanced Lifestyle

Whether you're serving in the Marines or supporting from home, embracing a balanced lifestyle is key to overall wellness.

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Welcome Aboard/Newcomers Brief

Marines and spouses are invited to attend the WELCOME ABOARD/ NEWCOMERS BRIEF! Learn what your installation has to offer and take advantage of all the resources the Marine Corps has for Marines and Families.

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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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Making Your Family Transition Easier with STARS

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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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Get the Entire Family Active in 2025

Recreational activities to ensure the whole family can focus on total fitness and start the new year with recreational fun!

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Family-Style Dining Helps Kids Build Social and Problem-solving Skills

Children benefit from family-style dining in a child care setting.

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Nutrition & Recovery: Fueling Your Return to Duty

Optimal nutrition—including adequate protein, anti-inflammatory fats, and antioxidant-rich foods—supports faster recovery, muscle preservation, and inflammation control to help service members return to duty stronger and healthier.

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Three Cs Are Key to Healthy Relationships

Calmness, connectedness, and compassion are essential for building strong relationships, fostering understanding, and creating a supportive environment where both partners feel valued and heard.

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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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Strong Families Make Strong Marines

Balance between family and work is possible through different seasons of family and military life.

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Prevention Starts with You

The Marine Corps is strengthening its efforts to prevent harmful behaviors across the board – including Marines, families, civilian staff, and the community.

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Apply for the All-Marine Sports Program

All-Marine Sports invites Marines to represent the Corps at the highest levels of athletic competition. Apply today.

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Marine Corps Boosts Spouse Professional Relicensing Reimbursement

Military spouses can get up to $1,000 in reimbursement for relicensing costs after relocating due to a PCS move. This means more opportunities and less financial stress as spouses continue their professional journey across state lines.

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Support and Relief for Military Families

Providing support to families in need through the Exceptional Family Member Respite Care program.

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Physically Fit Marines Exemplify Discipline 

In the Marine Corps, fitness is more than physical strength—it’s a foundation for leadership, trust, and unit cohesion.

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The Emotional Cycle of Deployment

Assistance in navigating the emotional cycle of deployment brought to you buy Readiness and Support Training. 

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Heart Health Through Mindfulness

February is American Heart Month <3

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Strengthen and Condition for Peak Total Fitness

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the driver of the ship for sports performance.

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Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer Loves Serving Marine Parents and Students

Julie Fulton, Camp Lejeune’s School Liaison Officer, is recognized as one of Marine Corps Community Services’ Civilians of the Corps.

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Facing Changes? Rise to the Challenge!

Five tips to assist in tackling change like a champ.

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Saluting Gold Star Spouses

Observed each year on April 5th, Gold Star Spouses Day, a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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Read Beyond the Beaten Path

This summer, we encourage readers of all ages to Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Join us for “Summer Camp at the Library”, listen to adventure stories, explore the outdoors, learn some survival skills, make some nature crafts and you may see some special animal and reptile visitors. 

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Building Resilience to Cope with Stress

Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) strengthens resilience and readiness by helping Marines recognize stress, seek support, and build trust within their units. It’s about taking care of your tribe—because staying strong and connected keeps everyone mission-ready.

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Protect Yourself - Protect the Marine Corps

Through education, leadership, and support systems, MCCS empowers Marines to intervene, report, and seek help when needed, protecting against harmful behaviors.

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Be a Mentor or Find a Mentor

Mentoring resources are available to assist transitioning Marines and their family members connect to education resources, employment opportunities, and other veteran services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service.

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Red Ribbon Week: Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug-Free

Red Ribbon Week reminds Marines and their families that staying drug-free strengthens mission readiness and supports total fitness across every domain—social, spiritual, mental, and physical.

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Low-risk Drinking During the Holiday Season

Helpful tips to ensure low-risk drinking throughout the holiday season.

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Domestic Abuse is Never OK

Everyone should take a stand to stop domestic violence and keep our communities safe.

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Be Prepared for Individualized Education Program (IEP)

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is more than just a document—it’s a roadmap designed to support students with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential.

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15 Best Practices for Outdoor Competitions

Tips and tricks to help you upgrade your peak performance!

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Success Story of the Leadership Scholar Program: Educational Goals

The Leadership Scholar Program assists in SSgt King’s dream of attending San Diego State University

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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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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Single Marine Program = Making Connections

The Single Marine Program (SMP) aims to boost the morale of single and unaccompanied Marines and strengthen their total fitness by expanding their social network.

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Moving? Transition Your Tricare Coverage

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Learn Decision-Making Skills to Avoid High-Risk Situations

For more than a decade, the Prime for Life (PFL) program has allowed Marines and attached Sailors to explore, reflect, and work to protect their values from the consequences of alcohol and drug misuse.