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Be Tax Ready - Federal Income Tax Withholding (FITW)

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Summer Hydration Fitness

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Leading by Example: Marine Corps Martial Arts Command Team Excels on the World Stage

In a display of commitment to excellence both on and off the battlefield, the leadership team at the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence (MAFCE) in Quantico, Virginia, recently demonstrated its prowess on the international stage.

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Discusses Resiliency, Trauma, and Stress

19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, offers his perspective about resiliency and post-traumatic stress for PTSD Awareness Month. The Marine Corps continues to raise awareness and offer unwavering support to those impacted by PTS. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Santicia Ambriez-Stippey)

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Self-Awareness and Mental Agility: High-Impact Skills

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Voluntary Education

The Voluntary Education Program provides personal and professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community. Services and resources are provided by qualified counselors and advisors in cooperation with education service providers through individual and group counseling, workshops and training opportunities to include testing for college credit and pre-admission.

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TV, Gaming, & Wireless Internet

Connect to the Boingo_Wireless Wi-Fi network to sign up and enjoy instantly!

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Benefits & Takeaways From The Welcome Aboard Newcomer Brief

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Marine Corps Seeks Top Male and Female Athletes

The Marine Corps is looking for its most accomplished male and female athletes of 2024.

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Health, Wellness, and Performance

Health, Wellness, and Performance is a conceptual framework used to align resources to optimize warfighting readiness, lethality, and resilience of the Marine Corps, while supporting family and community well-being. This framework focuses on the four domains of fitness: Social, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual.

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Marine Master Sergeant Achieves Double Gold at IBJJF Dallas Winter Open

Master Sergeant Marlon Cajina dominated the competition at the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation Dallas Winter Open, taking home two gold medals.

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Sergeant Major Troy E. Black - Facing Life's Challenges

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Overseas Orders? Help Arrives May 2025

The Family Member Travel Screening Cell (FMTS), launching in May 2025, will streamline the overseas suitability screening process for Marines and their families, providing proactive communication, medical screening assistance, and ongoing support to ensure a smoother transition to OCONUS assignments.

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Random Acts Of Kindness

Kindness is being friendly, generous, and considerate toward others. Kind people are selfless in their actions and words, and treat others with respect and dignity. When we show generosity toward the people we love and toward strangers, it boosts our confidence, gives us a sense of purpose, and makes us happier in our own lives.

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Tips for Staying Active in the Hot Summer Months

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Take a Deep Breath

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5 Steps to Success: Transition Readiness Seminar Requirements

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Tips for Mitigating Travel Stress

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Total Fitness Benefits of Year-Round Training

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School Liaison PSA

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Unit Leader Tips for Engaging Marines and Promoting Connectedness

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Suicide Awareness Message from Leadership

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MCCS Supports Marine Spouses’ Total Fitness

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The Period Of Purple Crying

The Period of Purple Crying describes a time in a newborn’s life when excessive crying can occur. This period of time may last from around 2 weeks old to 3-4 months old.

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The OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) Loop

Early in their training, Marines learn about the OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), a four-step approach to decision-making that focuses on analyzing available information, putting it in context, and quickly making the most appropriate decision while also understanding that changes can be made as more data becomes available.

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TRICARE Changes Coming in 2025

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How Tobacco Use Affects Performance and Health

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The Strive - MSgt Dorian Gardner

MSgt Dorian Gardner shares his story of being wounded in battle, the trials and tribulations that followed his injury, and how he overcame some of his darkest moments.

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Single Marine Program: A Beacon for Marine Connectivity

The Single Marine Program (SMP) enhances the Marine experience with comprehensive recreational expertise through individual and group activities targeting active-duty Marines through its core values of Recreation, Quality of Life, and Community Involvement. 

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Tips For Practicing Self Care

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Talking to Teens About Hot Topics

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Seven Helpful Tips for a Successful School Year

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Develping Sense of Self Through Physical Training

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Be Tax Ready: Essential Steps to Prepare for Tax Season

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Taking Care Of Our Marines And Families - Child Care Fees

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Complete Transitional Compensation for Abused Dependents FAQs

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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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Ten Benefits of Stretching for Physical Performance

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The Strive - MSgt Juan Garcia

MSgt Juan Garcia details some of his darkest moments in the Marine Corps and some of the steps he took to better his mental health.

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Teen Behavior: What to Expect

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Promote Healthy Teen Social and Partner Relationships

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Emotional Support for Caregivers

The respite care reimbursement program is intended to reduce stress on sponsor families by providing temporary rest periods for the primary caregiver(s) of individuals with severe and profound special needs. Respite care is a non-entitlement benefit.