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Marine Corps Reunion Toolkit and Resources

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John Cena: Connectedness

Professional wrestler and entertainer John Cena with a message regarding connectedness and comradery. 

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Financial Savings Tips for the Summer

Save money this summer by budgeting for travel, taking advantage of military discounts, and cutting unnecessary expenses while still enjoying seasonal activities.

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Navigating Deployment with Young Children

Deployment can be a challenging transition for military families, and supporting young children through separation starts with caring for your own well-being while using routines, reassurance, and connection to help them feel safe and secure.

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Empowering Military Youth Through Scholarship Program

The National Military Youth of the Year program empowers military-connected teens to lead, serve, and succeed through volunteerism, skill-building, and a prestigious scholarship competition.

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Set Boundaries with Your Teen

Setting boundaries with your teen fosters respect, responsibility, and healthy communication, helping them navigate independence while staying grounded.

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Talk To Your Teens About Dating Relationships

Five tips for talking to your teen about dating relationships.

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Leadership Scholar Program Success Story: Admission Accomplished

Now, a student at Yale University, Sgt Buckholz thanks the Leadership Scholar Program for assisting him through the academic preparation and application process, as he pursues his degree in astronomy.

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Children Have the Right to Decline a Hug or Touch

Help your child develop their personal boundaries and the importance behind them.

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Teens Advocate for Peers on Marine Corps Teen Councils

Marine Corps teen councils are making a strong comeback, empowering military youth to lead, advocate for change, and build stronger communities. With support from HQMC and the new Joint Services Teen Council, teens are speaking up on issues like bullying, mental health, and the need for more engaging youth programs.

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Operation Megaphone Connects Military Teens

Operation Megaphone is a worldwide teen-led event connecting military youth across installations to build leadership skills, foster community, and address issues affecting military teens.

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Teaching Young Children About Boundaries

Empowering children with an understanding of consent starts early. It helps them build healthy relationships, respect boundaries, and develop confidence in their choices.

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Expand Your Network with LifeSkills Training and Volunteering

LifeSkills Training and the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Volunteer Program are two simple ways to expand your network both on and off your installation. Available to active duty, family members, and reservists, these opportunities can help grow your skill sets while impacting your local community in a positive way.

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Honoring Child Care Providers in Child and Youth Programs

During Teacher Appreciation Week, MCCS honors the dedicated educators in our Child and Youth Programs who shape young minds, provide support, and inspire the next generation.

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Supporting Marine Family Growth Through MCCS Programs

MCCS offers a full range of support programs—from child care and school transition help to family readiness training and EFMP—empowering Marine families to grow, adapt, and thrive.

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5 Reasons Why Your Child Should Be Playing Sports

The National Alliance for Youth Sports believes that participation in sports and activities develops important character traits and lifelong values in children which can create a positive impact in their lives. Youth Sports programs at your installation seek to make the sports experience for all children safe, fun and healthy. Programs promote the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of children. Here are five reasons why you should sign your child up for youth sports today.

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Know Your Transitioning Options

Discover what transitioning options are available to you based on your MOS.

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Volunteers Play Vital Role in Semper Fit Youth Sports

Volunteers are the backbone of military youth sports, providing coaching, mentorship, and support to help young athletes develop teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Their dedication ensures that military children have access to structured, positive sports experiences, fostering resilience and community within military families.

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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship & Mental Toughness in Military Life

A healthy relationship is based on equality and respect, not power and control. You've heard the experts say that maintaining a healthy relationship takes work. That's true. But with a little extra effort, you can set the stage for a healthy, functional, intimate relationship with your partner.

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Social-Emotional Skills and School Readiness

Children need social-emotional skills to thrive both in the classroom and in life. Self-regulation is an important social-emotional skill and is the ability to manage our behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

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Change Starts Within: Build Your Best Self

Building a stronger, more resilient self starts with honest reflection, focusing on your strengths, and taking intentional steps toward growth—because change begins from within.

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Use YouCanQuit2 Text Message Programs to Break Free From Tobacco

YouCanQuit2 offers two text message programs to assist in your journey to quit using tobacco.

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Plan Ahead for a Sane Summer with the Kids at Home

Five tips to make this your best summer yet!

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10 Things You Didn't Know Military OneSource Offered

When you think of Military OneSource, you probably think of non-medical counseling services or of a place to find information about a variety of military life topics. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Military OneSource offers one-on-one support to help you navigate any challenge military life may bring your way. Here are just a few of the ways a Military OneSource consultant can help you.

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Guiding Teens’ Next Steps After High School

Helping teens navigate life after high school starts with open conversations about their goals, whether it’s college, the military, or entering the workforce. Providing support, exploring options together, and encouraging independence will set them up for success in their next chapter.

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Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child

Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child

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10 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile a Civilian Job Magnet

Professional social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, are a great way to keep in touch with colleagues, present your professional image, and conduct your job search. Here is some essential LinkedIn etiquette to keep in mind as you build your profile, cultivate your network, and search for new opportunities.

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Unplug Your Kids This Summer

This summer, encourage healthy habits, physical activity, and mental well-being for children and teens through engaging programs and resources.

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Empowering Marine Families Through Every Challenge

Marine & Family Programs strengthen Marine families by supporting school transitions, healthy child development, and specialized family needs, helping them stay resilient through the challenges of military life.

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Career Exploration Resources for Military-Connected Youth

MCCS programs help military-connected youth navigate career and college planning with tailored support, resources, and guidance.

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Tutoring Resources For Your Student

Enable your student to have a successful year by. sharing these resources. For more tutoring options in your local area, contact your School Liaison.

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Parenting with Purpose: Growing Strong Families in the Corps

Parenting in the Marine Corps comes with challenges—but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn how routines, emotional support, and on-base programs like Thrive and EFMP can help your family grow stronger together.

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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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How to Help Kids Make Friends (Youth Programs)

When it comes to making friends, be a role model for your children.

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13 Tips for a Fantastic LinkedIn Profile

A sparse LinkedIn profile doesn’t really say much about you and doesn’t make you stand out. A detailed LinkedIn profile is far more compelling, as it allows you to showcase your skills and accomplishments. It also takes time and creativity, so don’t expect to knock it out in 30 minutes or less.

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Benefits of Having Your Child at a Child Development Center

Benefits of enrolling your child at a Child Development Center.

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Preparing Your Children for Their Next PCS

With support and preparation, your children can navigate a PCS move with confidence and resilience.

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Honoring Our Exceptional Child and Youth Program Nurses

Celebrating the dedication and compassion of our Child and Youth Program Nurses, whose care and expertise make a lasting impact on military children and families.

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OSCAR Teams Were Born From the Fight and For the Fight

We all know the Marine Corps throws curveballs – deployments, field ops, the daily grind – stress is part of the deal. Sometimes we handle it well, sometimes we don't. That's where your OSCAR Team comes in.

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Setting SMART Goals for Military Success

Setting SMART goals and focusing on progress over perfection—supported by programs like TRP and SkillBridge—helps Marines and their families build flexible, achievable paths to personal and professional success.

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What to Know About Adaptogens

: Are adaptogens truly helping you tackle stress, anxiety, or fatigue?

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How To Help Your Student Through Academic Fatigue

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Eight Ways to Ramp Up Your Career

Eight ways to ramp up your career.

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Ready to Be Your Own Boss? Entrepreneurship for Military Spouses

Military spouses often face career disruptions due to relocations and limited job opportunities, but entrepreneurship offers a flexible, portable path forward. With programs like MySECO, Boots to Business, and FMEAP, spouses can access tools, coaching, and funding resources to successfully launch and grow their own businesses.

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Part-time Work for Young Adults: Yay or Nay?

Evaluating the benefits versus risks for part-time work for young adults.

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Building Your Professional Network

Networking is essential for veterans and military spouses to build meaningful professional relationships that support career growth before, during, and after military life. Using available programs and staying connected through events and social media can open doors to new opportunities and long-term success.