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LIVESTREAM - 2023 Armed Forces Men’s & Women’s Softball Championship

Competition will kick off on Saturday, August 5th after a Home Run Derby on Friday evening, while Championship contests taking place on Wednesday, August 9th will be decided based on each team’s record during the round-robin tournament.

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EFMP Assists with Setting Achievable Goals

The EFMP offers assistance and tools to set achievable goals and maximize success through needs assessments and services planning.

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MCCS and Total Fitness

Marine Corps Community Services provides a network of programs and services designed to enhance Marine Corps Total Fitness.

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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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Golf Is a Hole-In-One for Total Fitness

A round of golf isn’t just about the swing—it's a hole in one for total fitness.

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Access MCCS Courses Virtually on MarineNet

MarineNet offers MCCS courses online, allowing Marines to learn and grow at their own pace, anytime and anywhere.

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Social Media, Resilience, and Well-being

In today’s fast-paced digital world, social media can be a powerful tool to support your mental health journey.

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

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"Dripping" –A New Version of Vaping Among Teenagers

New ways to use tobacco are found just as quickly as new products hit the market; so if you haven’t heard of “Dripping,” you’re not alone.

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

For more resources and information regarding suicide prevention, please visit usmc-mccs.org/protect

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Unlocking Total Fitness: Essential Resources for Marines and Their Families

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Positive Youth Sports Coaching Makes a Huge Difference in Athletes’ Lives

Centered around the four pillars of mental, social, spiritual, and physical fitness, positive coaching has emerged as a profound force that shapes young athletes' lives both on and off the field.

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24 hours, 7 days a Week of Constant Support

Taking the first step towards help can change everything. Support is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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You Are Interested in Homeschooling - Now What?

Military families have access to several valuable resources for homeschooling support both on and off their local installation.

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#BeThere_Marine: September's Most Important Hashtag

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month? Although efforts to address the issue occur year-round, the Marine Corps takes this month to highlight prevention efforts, promote resources and support services, and engage Marines and families in an awareness campaign that will promote community connectedness and belonging. This year, the Headquarters Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program (MCSSP) created the hashtag and graphic, “#BeThere_Marine,” in support of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office “BeThere” campaign theme.

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Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund

Maximize your tax refund by saving, investing, or paying off debt to boost financial security and achieve long-term goals.

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Tired of Feeling Tired?

The inaugural USMC Sleep Challenge will take place March 4-31 at participating installations.

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Game On: How Sports Shape Military Leaders

Intramural sports and esports offer Marines a powerful way to build teamwork, sharpen critical skills, and strengthen unit cohesion—on and off duty.

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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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Not All Family Members See Things the Same Way

Marine Corps Family Team Building offers a workshop called Four Lenses which helps to navigate the diverse ways we view the world and function in it.

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EFMP: Supporting Marines and their Families with Special Needs

You may have heard of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) before, but do you know all that it does and how many Marine Families it touches?

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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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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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The Military Student Assistance Group Eases Transitions for Military Children

The Military Student Assistance Group (MilSAG), founded by Twentynine Palms High School junior William Sumption Jr., helps new military-connected students adjust to their new environment by offering peer-led support and local insights. Backed by the Youth Connections initiative and School Liaison Program, MilSAG fosters student connection, combats isolation, and exemplifies youth-driven leadership in the Marine Corps community.

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DoD launches Courage Fuels Change Campaign

The DoD Sexual Assault Prevention Response Office (SAPRO) is launching an outreach campaign with a series of videos and print materials focused on the experience of men.

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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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Maintain Total Fitness During the Holidays

Semper Fit is available throughout the holiday season to help you maintain your total 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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Looking for Resources? Contact Information, Referral and Relocation

Information, Referral and Relocation (IR&R) is a one-stop shop, designed to support you by expanding access to resources on and off the installation.

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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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Learn to Swim

Come out and Learn-To-Swim with MCCS Aquatics. MCCS Aquatics offers an all-year-round program for people of all ages and abilities. Designed for all levels, classes allow swimmers to develop good habits in, on and near the water, become comfortable in the water, learn and refine new stroked, and become stronger, safer swimmers.

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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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Child and Youth

Child and Youth Programs (CYP) provide high quality child care programs and services that support eligible families. Child Development Programs, available for children six weeks through 12 years of age, include Child Development Centers, School Age Care and Family Child Care which offer full day and part time child care and in some locations hourly child care. Youth Programs, serving children ages 6 to 18, are offered at many installation locations.

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Nutrition & Health Education

Improve your sleep, nutrition, and stress management to optimize total force fitness.

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Substance Misuse

SACC provides comprehensive care for active duty service members as it pertains to substance misuse. Such care includes prevention and educational services, screening and evidence-based services, as well as continuing care and aftercare services. SACC’s Prevention and Education Team provides commands with tools and resources related to substance use and/or abuse prevention. Their goal is to provide the best quality care in the most efficient manner to support the commands and service members.

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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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Family Child Care

Family Childcare Homes (FCC) provides developmentally appropriate care in a home environment. It’s perfect for families who have non-traditional working hours and for those who would like siblings to remain together. This program continues to be a vital part of the overall childcare program offered aboard the base.

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Automotive Services

Whether it’s a mini van or a Harley, your ride is your ticket to freedom during down time. You want to keep it up and running. With Semper Ride Pro Service, you can. From complex transmissions to simple brake jobs to yearly maintenance, our techs really know what they’re doing. Best of all, they do it all right here on base. We do all the work with ASE Technicians; you can wait in our lobby or drop off your car and pick it up later.

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Sports

MCCS Sports offers one of the best Youth Sports programs in the Marine Corps, with over two dozen sports offered each year to more than 1,500 youth. The Intramural Sports Program offers athletes the opportunity to compete at a higher level. Teams often compete against other bases and military services, as well as in approved tournaments and competitions. MCCS Sports also offers seasonal teams for basketball, football, softball, soccer, and volleyball.