L.I.N.K.S.
Upcoming Events
Sep
18
L.I.N.K.S. Networking: Education Opportunities
09:00am - 10:00am
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
Sep
25
L.I.N.K.S. Foundations: Deployment 101
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: L.I.N.K.S.
Oct
3
Galoween Party
05:00pm - 07:00pm
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
Oct
9
Operation Dress Exchange
05:00pm - 07:00pm
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
Oct
10
L.I.N.K.S. Networking: Event & Etiquette & Dress Exchange
05:00pm - 07:00pm
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
Oct
23
L.I.N.K.S. Foundations: Safe & Sound All Around
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: L.I.N.K.S.
Nov
13
L.I.N.K.S. Networking: Behavioral Health Info
10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
Nov
20
L.I.N.K.S. Foundations: The Places You'll Go
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Location: L.I.N.K.S.
Nov
21
L.I.N.K.S. Foundations: Full Day Training
08:30am - 04:00pm
Location: L.I.N.K.S.
Dec
11
L.I.N.K.S. Networking: Winter Social & Ornament Exchange
04:00pm - 06:00pm
Location: Desert Housing Community Center
- Understand the military Lifestyle
- Share Insights with those who were born, sworn, or married into the USMC
- Network with and strengthen your relationships within the military family
- Gain Knowledge about the Marine Corps history and culture
- Recognize your skills, and learn how to invest in your community
- Marine Corps History & Traditions: Outlines USMC structure and mission to include Navy personnel attached to USMC units. Provides historical insights and discusses traditions.
- Benefits & Services: An overview of benefits, privileges, and resources available to military families; including the location of these services and how to access their wealth of information.
- Pay: Explains the differences between a civilian and military paycheck, while introducing the Leave and Earning Statement (LES), including a general discussion on basic pay and allowances.
- Separations & Deployments: Discusses the inevitable separations military families will experience, and provides suggestions from seasoned spouses on how to successfully balance the additional responsibilities when your Marine is away.
- Moving in the Military: Insights on the moving process; everything from the first packer’s inspection to clearing quarters.
- Communication: Focuses on healthy interaction with others in the family and community; insights into the role of the Navy Chaplain and family support.
- Career Opportunities: Provides participants with information on the benefits and opportunities for those who choose to "Stay Marine".
- Volunteering: Explore the benefits of becoming involved in your community; discuss local opportunities for volunteering and how to include on a resume.
- Celebration: Cake cutting and celebration – summation of the L.I.N.K.S. journey and encouragement to participants to continue developing their knowledge and skills, and mentoring incoming families.
Contact Information and Resources
Hours of operation:
| Mon/Fri | 7:30am-4pm |