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Marine Corps Reunion Toolkit and Resources

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John Cena: Connectedness

Professional wrestler and entertainer John Cena with a message regarding connectedness and comradery. 

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M4L Network Success Story: Retiring Marine Lands Employment Opportunity with Bank of America

M4L networking events can be a great way to meet new people, and to successfully seek and potentially obtain employment opportunities. As was the case for Robert Glynn, a Marine in Charlotte who got a new job by attending a local M4L networking event.

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Quantico’s FMEAP Program Specialist Loves Connecting Spouses with Employment Resources

Meet Lucy Arruffat! A Program Specialist in the Family Member Employment Assistance Program, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Quantico.

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New Hiring Authority for Military Spouses

New hiring authority provides guidance to employment preference for spouses who are eligible for positions with the Military Spouse Preference (MSP) covering positions NF-03 or below.

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Social-Emotional Skills and School Readiness

Children need social-emotional skills to thrive both in the classroom and in life. Self-regulation is an important social-emotional skill and is the ability to manage our behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.

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Networking Strategies for Employment-Seeking Veterans and Military Spouses

The Marine For Life Network is powerful for those transitioning service members and spouses seeking employment.

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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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Family Member Employment Assistance Program Supports Marine Families

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program empowers Marine spouses and family members on their career path

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Maintaining Your Current Professional License After PCS’ing

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program, also known as FMEAP, is the central point of contact for the Spouse Relicensing Reimbursement Program. Authorized under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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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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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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Bring a M4L Rep on Your Transition Journey

Marine for Life Representatives are embedded in communities throughout the United States and build and sustain networks of Marine-friendly employers and local resources.

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Family Member Employment Assistance Program PSA

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Part-time Work for Young Adults: Yay or Nay?

Evaluating the benefits versus risks for part-time work for young adults.

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Experience and Empathy Ensures Superior Service to Families of the Fallen

Providing care, service, and support during the hardest moments for our military families.

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Adults Sometimes Need Timeouts

Four steps to follow when emotions get high during adult conversations.

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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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Spouses Making Connections during a PCS

Four strategies to connect in advance of a PCS.

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Marine Corps Reimburses Spouse Licensure Costs Related to PCS Moves

Military spouses can now receive up to $1,000 for licensure and certification costs resulting from relocations or PCS moves.

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What Makes a Stellar LinkedIn Summary

A guide to writing a stellar LinkedIn summary to learn more.

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Entrepreneurship: Military-Friendly Resources to Support Growing a Business

Learn more about the 9.1 percent of veteran-owned small businesses.

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SECO Assists Military Spouses with Education and Career Goals

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities career coaches are dedicated to supporting our military families by providing assistance and resources to help spouses achieve their education and career goals.

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Gun Safe Transportation During a PCS Move

Service members are able to ship their empty gun safes in addition to their prescribed household goods weight allowance to their next permanent duty station.

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Set Goals to Build Healthy Relationships

Relationships are crucial in determining quality of life. A healthy relationship provides emotional support, enhances resilience, and strengthens the sense of identity and belonging.

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International Mind-Body Wellness Day

January 3 is International Mind-Body Wellness Day, an opportunity to celebrate how a healthy mind and healthy emotions mean a healthy body.

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Embracing a Balanced Lifestyle

Whether you're serving in the Marines or supporting from home, embracing a balanced lifestyle is key to overall wellness.

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Connecting to Others through Clear Communication

Ever received an email or heard a term and had absolutely no idea what they were saying? Clear communication is key to building that connection to others.

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Being Empathetic Can Help Prevent Suicide

Strategies to use when approaching individuals that have been recognized as “acting outside their norm” who may need help.  

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10 Interview Questions You Must Be Prepared to Answer

Are you preparing for your next job interview? If you want to impress the interviewer there are some crucial questions that you must be ready to answer.

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5 Reasons Why Your Child Should Be Playing Sports

The National Alliance for Youth Sports believes that participation in sports and activities develops important character traits and lifelong values in children which can create a positive impact in their lives. Youth Sports programs at your installation seek to make the sports experience for all children safe, fun and healthy. Programs promote the value and importance of sports and physical activities in the emotional, physical, social, and mental development of children. Here are five reasons why you should sign your child up for youth sports today.

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Connectedness Through Nature

Nature can improve emotional, physical, and mental well-being as well as increase attention spans, lower stress, and reduce risk for psychiatric disorders.

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Marine Corps Boosts Spouse Professional Relicensing Reimbursement

Military spouses can get up to $1,000 in reimbursement for relicensing costs after relocating due to a PCS move. This means more opportunities and less financial stress as spouses continue their professional journey across state lines.

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Spouse Relicensing Reimbursement Program Expands

The expansion of the Spouse Relicensing Reimbursement Program now allows military spouses to recover up to $1,000 in business-related costs incurred due to relocations.

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The Emotional Cycle of Deployment

Assistance in navigating the emotional cycle of deployment brought to you buy Readiness and Support Training. 

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STARS - Transition is a Family Affair

Transitioning out of the military is a journey for the entire family.

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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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10 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Profile a Civilian Job Magnet

Professional social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, are a great way to keep in touch with colleagues, present your professional image, and conduct your job search. Here is some essential LinkedIn etiquette to keep in mind as you build your profile, cultivate your network, and search for new opportunities.

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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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Unwrap Your Potential Through Volunteering

Volunteering is a cornerstone of the Marine Corps ethos, empowering Marines to make a positive impact while unlocking their full potential.

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Get Beyond “Fine” Talking to Your Kids

Discover tips on how to engage your children in ways that go beyond surface-level responses and foster real connection.

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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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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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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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Family Meetings: Why They Are a Good Idea

Regular family meetings can help build emotional connectedness, open lines of communication and help keep your household running efficiently.

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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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Marine For Life Network

Marine For Life Network (M4L) connects transitioning Marines and their family members to education resources, employment opportunities, and other Veterans services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service.

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Credentialing Opportunities Online

Marines planning on joining the civilian workforce can take advantage of credentialing opportunities and employment training up to the last day of active duty. DoD SkillBridge and Marine Corps Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) are tools that enhance a Marine’s ability to securing meaningful employment with a higher starting salary.

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Transition Readiness Program

The Transition Readiness Program implements a comprehensive transition and employment assistance program for Marines and their families; the program emphasizes a proactive approach that will enable them to formulate effective post-transition employment, educational, and entrepreneurial goals. The program includes three pillars: Transition Readiness Seminar, Marine For Life Cycle services, and Career Services and Advising.

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Personal Property Claims

The Military Personnel and Civilian Employee Claims Act is a gratuitous payment statute enacted by Congress to partially compensate a member for Personal Property that is lost, damaged, or destroyed. It does not provide insurance coverage, nor is it intended to replace insurance, but rather to alleviate some of the hardships of Military life by providing fair compensation for certain types of property losses.

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Leadership Scholar Program

The Leadership Scholar Program (LSP) helps exceptional Marines who want to pursue their education at highly selective schools after they transition out of the Marine Corps, with an emphasis on junior enlisted Marines.

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Unplug and Spend Time Outdoors as a Family

Now is the time to put the electronics aside, choose a trail, and spend time outdoors with your family.

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Be SMART When Setting Goals

Dive into the art of goal setting and tackling the desire for perfectionism.

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Sleep = Brain Power

Sleep is essential for everyone and it’s part of a healthy lifestyle.

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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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Mental Health Awareness Month

Rear Adm. Carey Cash, Chaplain of the Marine Corps, provides insight on the importance of mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month. This May, recognize the profound impact of seeking support while simultaneously providing it for those in need.

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Athletic Competition: Feeding the Competitive Spirit

Five reasons why athletics help feed the competitive spirit.

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Marine Corps Family Team Building PSA

A quick preview of just some of the resources and information provided by Marine Corps Family Team Building to support Marines and their families.

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Marine Corps Seeks Top Male and Female Athletes

The Marine Corps is looking for its most accomplished male and female athletes of 2024.

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The Alcohol Screening Program Will Restart in June 2023

The United States Marine Corps will resume testing and reporting for the Alcohol Screening Program (ASP) in June 2023.

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Establishing Realistic Financial Goals

10 things to consider when establishing realistic financial goals.

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Don’t Sleep on Sleep Continuity

Good sleep continuity is key to waking up feeling refreshed and limiting daytime sleepiness.

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Building Quality Friendships Fuels Children's Positive Development

Quality friendships play a pivotal role in helping shape the lives of children and youth and as a factor that can help them manage challenges they may face.

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Eight Ways to Ramp Up Your Career

Eight ways to ramp up your career.

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Finding Strength After Domestic Abuse

Experiencing domestic abuse can have lifelong implications but you are not alone and help is available.

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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point Honored for Suicide Prevention

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point honored for suicide prevention efforts.

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Are You Moving with Pets This Summer?

Are You Moving with Pets This Summer?

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Camp Pendleton’s Athletic Director Believes Everyone Can Benefit from Sports

Meet Clint Miller! Semper Fit’s Athletic Director, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

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October Is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month.

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Long Term Assistance Program 3rd Quarter Newsletter 2024

This quarter, stay informed about the Veteran Affairs Legacy Memorial, Non-profit Summer Camps, Survivor Benefit Plan Changes, VA Vet Centers, Online ID Renewal, and Educational Opportunities.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – November 2024

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Learn How to Prevent, Intervene, and Address Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month – learn how to prevent, intervene, and address bullying.

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Learn the Power of Small Group Training

Small Group Training enhances physical performance and is fun. 

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Marine Corps Child Care

Many military families with young children require some form of childcare. Unfortunately, the cost of child care is prohibitive for many families. Last month, in a memo titled "Taking Care of Our Service Members and Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, outlined a series of policy changes to help military service members and their families.

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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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When Should You Sign Your Child Up for Swim Lessons?

Discover the perfect time to enroll your child in swim lessons, while also keeping their maturity, developmental abilities, and comfort level of water in mind.

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Support Peers By Checking in Post Leave

Creating connections with your fellow Marines fosters relationships that contribute to a positive and healthy command climate.

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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.