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Long Term Assistance Program 3rd Quarter Newsletter 2024
/news/ltap-q3-2024Honoring Our Heroes: The Veteran Affairs Legacy Memorial The Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM), the nation’s first digital memorial, stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of nearly 10 million of our nation’s heroes. The VLM is a place of reflection and gratitude for the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. The VLM aims to preserve the history and memory of those who served using an interactive feature that allows family, friends, and the...
DoD launches Courage Fuels Change Campaign
/news/dod-launches-courage-fuels-change-campaignThe Department of Defense (DoD) reports men account for nearly half of all Service members who have experienced sexual assault, but only an estimated 17 percent of males report being sexually assaulted, compared with 38 percent of females. When men do experience sexual assault, they are more likely to characterize their sexual assault as hazing or bullying, indicate the incident occurred at work during duty hours, and say they have experienced multiple incidents in the past year. The DoD Sexual...
USMC Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams Finish Second and Third, Respectively, in the 2023 Armed Forces Golf Championship
/news/usmc-men-s-and-women-s-golf-teams-finish-second-and-third-respectively-in-the-2023-armed-forces-golf-championshipMarine Corps Capt. Nicholas Brediger (center) took home the gold medal in the 2023 Armed Forces Golf Championship, which was held Sept. 21-24 at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, CA,. Marine Corps Capt. Nicholas Brediger (OSS Charlottesville, VA) finished on top at the Armed Forces Golf Championship on Sept. 24, taking home the gold medal at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego. Brediger, an officer selection officer at the Officer Selection Center in Charlottesville, VA, is...
Adaptive Fitness Allows Everyone to Build Physical Fitness
/news/adaptive-fitness-allows-everyone-to-build-physical-fitnessIn a world where people with disabilities are inundated with obstacles and accessibility barriers, let’s remember that every human has the right to health and exercise programming. Adaptive fitness refers to the modification of a physical activity regimen. Exercises are adjusted to meet the unique needs of any individual with special needs or disabilities. The goal of adaptive fitness is to create opportunities. What’s unique about adaptive fitness is in the name – fitness pr...
Marine Benefits from Leadership Scholar Program
/news/marine-benefits-from-leadership-scholar-programThe Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) aims to assist academically and professionally qualified Marines prepare for and apply to highly selective colleges and universities. By providing academic support, the LSP helps Marines achieve their dream of attending the college of their choice. Sgt Tyrek Jackson is one of the many Marines who recently benefited from the program. Sgt Jackson initially connected with the LSP through the Voluntary Education Center at Marine Corps Air Station Mira...
Meet Alex and Derek! Childcare Professionals within Child and Youth Programs
/news/meet-alex-and-derek-childcare-professionals-within-child-and-youth-programsEarly childhood professionals often choose to work in the field because they had a positive impact from experiences as a child. Alex Martinez, a Program Assistant at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point in North Carolina, grew up in the Marine Corps’ Child and Youth Programs (CYP). As an infant and toddler, she attended a family child care home while her mom worked as a program assistant on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California. Martinez’s journey, f...
Combat Center Swim Team
/recreation-fitness/aquatics/combat-center-swim-teamCOME FIND YOUR SEA LEGS The Combat Center Swim Team provides swimmers with encouragement and opportunities to strive for excellence within all facets of competitive sports including sportsmanship integrity teamwork and discipline We support the growth of newer athletes and athletes continuing their athletic journey Fall Season starts September 9th Through December 13th Tryout dates August 17th 24th 31st September 7th from 10001200 Registration for the swim team will be held at the Trainin...