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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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Chaplains Stand Ready

Chaplains play a vital role in supporting Marines and their families.

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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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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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From Marine to Private Sector Gold 

Leverage your Marine Corps skills—leadership, discipline, and adaptability—to stand out and succeed in the private sector.

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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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USMC Captain Dominates Powerlifting Meet, Sets Sights on Olympia

Marine Corps Captain Brook McCluskey continues to raise the bar—literally—as a standout competitor in USA Powerlifting and a proud representative of the Elite Warrior Athlete (EWA) Program.

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Openly Discuss Children with Disabilities and Bullying

Children with physical, developmental, intellectual, emotional, and sensory disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their peers. The best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts.

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Make Your PCS a Positive Change of Schools

Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) can be a big transition, especially when it comes to changing schools. But with the right planning, it can be a fresh start and a great opportunity for growth.

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Staying Safe in the Heat: Alcohol vs. Water

Recommendations to avoid the risk of dehydration in the hot summer heat.

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Military Onesource

Along with resources provided at the duty station, such as counselors, chaplains, and other care providers, Military OneSource is a valuable support tool for Service members and their families.

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Stay Safe on Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Things to consider before your next outdoor adventure.

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PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program

The Department of Defense kicked off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.

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Community Counseling

Community Counseling Center offers counseling to Marines, Sailors and their family members, including children and teens, struggling with interpersonal relationships, marital problems, stress, adjustment issues, parenting skills, grief and loss, and difficulties with transition. Our goal is to educate individuals on how best to address significant life issues in their earliest stages, before they escalate into more serious problems. The CCC provides individual, couples and family counseling.

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Lodging

These convenient lodging and hospitality options strive to lead hospitality services in the military community through efficient management and quality of operations. Each facility operates independently of MCCS, so please contact them with any specific questions or concerns about your stay.

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Prevention & Assistance

Marines and Sailors need to know that their families are taken care of in order to be able to do their job effectively. That’s why MCCS provides family services that address every area of life. We are here to help make families comfortable and to ensure that you carry away many memorable moments from your stay in Twentynine Palms.

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Exceptional Family Member Program

EFMP is a mandatory program designed to coordinate Permanent Change of Station (PCS) assignments for active duty sponsors who have dependent family members with qualifying medical or educational needs.

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Sports Facilities & Courts

MCCS strives to help Marines, Sailors and their families remain Semper Fit. We provide state-of-the-art facilities for sports that are both indoor and outdoor and courts to help you keep in top shape.

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Warrior Athlete

MCCS strives to help Marines, Sailors and their families remain Semper Fit. We provide state-of-the-art fitness facilities, ongoing aerobics classes and an array of outdoor locations to help you keep in top shape.

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West Gym

The West Gym offers a gymnasium, hypoxic training chamber and two cardio rooms. Cardio rooms include treadmills, ellipticals, stair steppers and a variety of stationary bikes.

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Information, Referral, and Relocation

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Welcome Aboard Brief

The Commanding General's Welcome Aboard Brief provides you everything you need to know about life aboard MCAGCC. Come learn about the different activities and services available on base and in the surrounding communities. Per MCO 1754.10A: Military Personnel in the grades E-1 through E-6, WO-1 and O-1 through O-2 are required to attend mandatory Settling in Services at contiguous United States locations. All others are highly encouraged to attend. For more information call 760 830-6344.

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Family Readiness Program Training

The Marine Corps’ most valuable asset is the individual Marine and their family. The Unit, Personal, and Family Readiness Program will educate and empower both Marines and family members to achieve and maintain a high state of personal readiness and resiliency in response to life, career and mission events.

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Child Development Centers

Marines and Sailors need to know that their families are taken care of in order to be able to do their job effectively. That’s why MCCS provides family services that address every area of life. We are here to help make families comfortable and to ensure that you carry away many memorable moments from your stay in Twentynine Palms.

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Fitness Centers

While Marines are called to be Semper Fidelis (always faithful), MCCS strives to help Marines, Sailors and their families remain Semper Fit. We provide state-of-the-art fitness facilities, ongoing aerobics classes and an array of outdoor locations to help you keep in top shape.

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Koster's Korner Pro Shop

Certified by the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association, Pro Shop staff technicians help identify and provide the proper equipment for all experience levels. Professional bowling equipment services are available including fitting, ball drilling, resurfacing, polishing and special orders. See us today.

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Barber Shops

Barber Shops are a staple on military bases, you will find three here aboard the Combat Center. Stop in for a professional experience and the cut that you need to ensure you are prepped.