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Low-risk Drinking During the Holiday Season

Helpful tips to ensure low-risk drinking throughout the holiday season.

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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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Be Prepared for Individualized Education Program (IEP)

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is more than just a document—it’s a roadmap designed to support students with disabilities in achieving their fullest potential.

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15 Best Practices for Outdoor Competitions

Tips and tricks to help you upgrade your peak performance!

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Success Story of the Leadership Scholar Program: Educational Goals

The Leadership Scholar Program assists in SSgt King’s dream of attending San Diego State University

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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Leadership Scholar Program Helps Veteran Achieve Academic Goals

The Leadership Scholar Program helps academically, and professionally qualified Marines prepare for and apply to prestigious colleges, as demonstrated by retired GySgt Andres Rico, whose educational journey led him to Princeton University after using Marine Corps educational resources and guidance.

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Single Marine Program = Making Connections

The Single Marine Program (SMP) aims to boost the morale of single and unaccompanied Marines and strengthen their total fitness by expanding their social network.

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Moving? Transition Your Tricare Coverage

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Learn Decision-Making Skills to Avoid High-Risk Situations

For more than a decade, the Prime for Life (PFL) program has allowed Marines and attached Sailors to explore, reflect, and work to protect their values from the consequences of alcohol and drug misuse.

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Adapting to Pay Adjustments

Marines can turn recent pay increases into long-term financial readiness by updating their budgets, managing debt, and using free support from the Personal Financial Management Program.

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Explore with Sensory Play

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Single Marine Program Coordinator in Yuma Sees Benefits of Recreation

Jude Crouch, coordinator of the Single Marine Program at MCAS Yuma, sees SMP as a powerful tool that empowers Marines to lead, connect, and build resilience through meaningful recreation, peer support, and community involvement.

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Honoring Our Own Throughout Gold Star Awareness Month

Gold Star Awareness Month honors the sacrifice of fallen service members and recognizes the resilience of their surviving families.

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Plan For Success With EFMP

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) provides personalized support to help military families navigate life changes through collaborative goal setting and tailored action plans. By completing a Family Needs Assessment, families can access the resources and guidance needed to thrive through every transition.

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Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) PSA

PCSing can be tough on the careers of Marine families. Changing employers can be stressful. If you are facing this situation, or looking to make a career change, the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) is here to help! From guidance on resume building and job searching, to interview preparation, the FMEAP team is ready to support you every step of the way.

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5 Strategies to Save a Life

Tough conversations can make a huge difference. Ask. Listen. Support.

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Leadership Scholar Program Assists Marine Corporal

The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) provides academically and professionally qualified Marines with assistance in academic preparation and the application process for highly selective colleges and universities.

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Grocery Shopping Guide

Grocery shopping guides helps you make smart, budget-friendly choices by planning meals, reading labels, and selecting nutritious options.

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World Maternal Mental Health Day

World Maternal Mental Health Day, May 7th, raises awareness about the mental health challenges mothers face, advocating for support, resources, and open conversations to ensure their well-being.

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Volunteer Appreciation at Your Installation

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month

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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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Exercise Benefits Your Overall Health

Physical activity continues to positively impact one’s overall health.

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So...What is a Mentor, Exactly?

Whether formal or informal, a variety of mentoring opportunities are available for Marines and their spouses.

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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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What's Next? Find Your After-Service Occupation Online

Profile Tool Generates After Service Occupational Interest List Infographic

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Check on Friends, Like You Check Social Media

With the hectic pace of modern life, social media can be an effective way to check in on our “friends” who may be struggling.

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Ricky and Villiana Jean-Francois - Suicide Prevention

10 Year NFL Veteran Ricky Jean-Francois joined forces with his sister, MAJ Villiana Jean-Francois to shed light on suicide awareness and connectedness. Remember to Be There for yourself, Be There for one another…Be There Marine!

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Drinking Alcohol Can Interfere with Your Fitness Goals

It’s a personal choice to drink alcoholic beverages. Is drinking “empty” calories worth the negative effects that come with it?

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Connect to Protect: Support is Within Reach

As part of the year-round commitment to preventing suicide among Marines, families, and the civilian workforce, the Marine Corps observes Suicide Prevention Month each September. The year-long theme for suicide prevention, Connect to Protect: Support is Within Reach, highlights the importance of connecting fellow Marines and leaders to increase help-seeking behaviors.

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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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Races

Throughout the year, multiple events come together to make up the Combat Center Semper Fit Series. Run through the desert sand, up mountainous terrain, and even under the hot sun, the challenge is always new and exciting. Run one or run them all, it’s something you’ll never forget!

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Inns of the Corps

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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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Career Resources

CRO offers employment transition assistance services for separating or retiring service members and their adult family members. CRO administers Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) training certification program and one-to-one assistance with resume writing and job interview techniques. CRO hosts semi-annual career fairs and works closely with representatives from the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans’ Administration, which provide counseling services and information on programs and benefits.

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New Parent Support

NPSP provides services to parents with children less than six years of age. These include classes designed to increase awareness and understanding of child development and parental responsibilities. Home visits are also available for parents to improve their parenting skills under the guidance of licensed providers.

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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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Marine Lodge - Roadrunner Inn

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Stay Informed

MCCS provides multiple outlets to help you stay informed about the latest happenings aboard base. Keep up with special events, youth activities, skill building programs and MCX sales by joining our mailing list.

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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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American Red Cross Courses

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over.

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HITT Championship

Want to be the next HITT champion? Events include strength and conditioning activities that mirror the seven foundational movements within the HITT program.

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Outdoor Adventures

OA provides recreational rentals, equipment for winter and summer sports, camping and party gear. Children’s games, tables, chairs, canopies and inflatables are also available.

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Readiness and Deployment Support

Readiness and Deployment Support Trainers (RDST) at Twentynine Palms provide a variety of classes, workshops, and briefs that discuss a variety of readiness education and deployment support issues.

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Military Family Life

Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) are experienced behavioral health professionals who work with Marines and their families to address deployment, return and reunion issues as well as other stressors that impact a Marine?s daily life. MFLCs, embedded within the units, can inform the command of trends in the behavioral health of the unit.

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Twilight Dunes RV Park

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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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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.