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September Is National Recovery Month

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Unlock Your Career Potential with MC COOL and USMAP

COOL and USMAP provide Marines with valuable credentialing and apprenticeship opportunities, helping them gain certifications and skills that translate to successful civilian careers.

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Leverage Military Experience for a Civilian Job

From leadership and discipline to technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, leverage your military experience for a civilian job.

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Prepare Now for a More Successful PCS Move with EFMP

Eight tips your family may be able to use during your next PCS move.

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How to Grow Your Network on LinkedIn

Growing a LinkedIn network can be beneficial in many ways. With a large network of quality connections, you can easily seek advice, request informational interviews, explore different career pathways, and even receive introductions to helpful resources.

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M4L Network Success Story: Las Vegas Rep Helps Marines Gain Employment with Local FedEx Contractor

Leaving the military can be very stressful and can create have a sense of uncertainty for the your future. Many Marines start at ground zero in the employment process by seeking a new job. An employment search can become very time-consuming, but in the cases of a handful of Marines seeking employment at FedEx, they were hired within weeks.

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Building a Strong Special Education Team for Your Child

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Plan For a Successful Transition This Summer For Your Child

No matter where you are currently located or where you are headed, resources are available to assist your child during their next PCS.

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Tips for Staying Centered in Recovery

Recovery involves a daily commitment to making healthy choices. Follow these four tips to assist you in staying centered during your recovery.

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Know Your Transitioning Options

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

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Saluting Gold Star Spouses

Observed each year on April 5th, Gold Star Spouses Day, a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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Be a Mentor or Find a Mentor

Mentoring resources are available to assist transitioning Marines and their family members connect to education resources, employment opportunities, and other veteran services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service.

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Facts About Adaptogens

While adaptogens might help you, they’re not a substitute for good nutrition, hydration, sleep, or training. Consult with a medical professional before adding new supplements to your routine.

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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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Why Marine Corps Total Fitness?

Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) builds upon Total Force Fitness (TFF), with an emphasis on supporting and nurturing warfighter readiness, lethality, and resilience—the top priorities of the Marine Corps.

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2025 USMC WARR Sleep Challenge

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Develop Community & Connections at Your New Duty Station

L.I.N.K.S. will also help equip families with the skills to better connect and invest in a new community – on base or off.

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Self-monitoring Technology for Nutrition

Self-monitoring technology helps Marines stay on top of their nutritional goals, ensuring they maintain optimal performance.

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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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Yes! That's a Tobacco Product

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Volunteering Strengthens Well-being and Total Force Fitness

Volunteering can improve the health and well-being of the volunteers and the people they are helping.

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Marine Corps Total Fitness - A Family Affair

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School Liaison Program Evaluation Tool

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Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

Navigating a relationship can be tough. People enter relationships with different expectations. Sometimes, one person’s idea of what he or she wants in a relationship does not match what the other person wants. Boundaries help to define what you are comfortable with in a relationship and help others know how you want to be treated.

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Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day 2024

The Marine Corps Exchange celebrates the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day with special offers!

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MCCS Offerings for Summer Recreation

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Strengthen and Condition for Peak Total Fitness

Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the driver of the ship for sports performance.

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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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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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The Strive - MSgt Juan Garcia

MSgt Juan Garcia details some of his darkest moments in the Marine Corps and some of the steps he took to better his mental health.

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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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Strikers Grill and Tap

Strikers Grill & Tap, located at K-Bay Lanes, is the perfect place to unwind before or after a game of bowling. Our menu includes a wide array of American classics and local favorites. We serve Texas toast grilled sandwiches; burgers & hot dogs; nachos, fries and other appetizers; classic American and local plates; and draft & bottle beer.

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SNCO Club

The SNCO Club is located in the Klipper Golf Center. Accessible either through the front or side entrance, the SNCO Club is a relaxing environment, perfect for hanging out. This facility is strictly for the use of E6-E9 and officers. Make the most of your club – you’ve earned it!

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Recreation Centers

These centers serve as a ‘hub’ for social connections and a “home away from home” offering WiFi, free use of computers, state-of-the-art video game systems, TVs, selection of movies, and large screen mini-theaters.

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Youth Sports

A variety of youth sports are offered throughout the year including basketball, soccer, flag football, cheerleading, baseball, volleyball and wrestling.

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Kahuna's Lanai Sports Bar and Grill

Kahuna’s Lanai Sports Bar & Grill is open to all hands. It’s a sports lover’s dream and the place to be seen. Get the gang together for pool, darts, dancing and relaxing. Boasting a Hawaiian look and feel, Marines, Sailors and guests can get away from it all at Kahuna’s.

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Voluntary Education

The Voluntary Education Program provides personal and professional learning opportunities to the Marine Corps community.

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Military OneSource

Military OneSource offers a call center and online support to connect you to the assistance you need

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Sports

The MCCS Hawaii Sports page offers a comprehensive overview of sports-related activities and programs available to Marines and their families. It includes diverse opportunities for engaging in sports through All-Marine Sports, intramural leagues, race series, and youth sports programs. These activities are designed to promote fitness, well-being, and healthy competition among participants, contributing to their overall resilience and strength in both personal and professional spheres.

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Resource & Referral

The Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Resource and Referral office is your first contact when looking for childcare and other child and youth programs. Please stop by our office to learn more.

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Connected

The Semper Connected toolkit is a compilation of resources for military spouses and family members to use to help create social connections. The Semper Connected toolkit was created by Marine Corps spouses with support from Marine and Family Programs.