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06/13/2026

Marine Corps life comes with constant change, but no one has to navigate it alone.

MCCS programs help Marines and families build strong support networks through workshops, fitness, community events, and family-focused services.

These connections strengthen resilience, improve well-being, and support overall readiness. Your community is here. Start building your tribe today. http://ms.spr.ly/6187v5dwU

06/12/2026

Congratulations Sgt Tipton and Sgt Delacruzcontreras! 🎉

06/12/2026

Getting out doesn’t mean starting from zero. (it might feel like it, sometimes😅)
Let’s build what’s next with the right support and mindset.

Transitioning from the Marine Corps is easier with the right support—by leveraging programs like TRP and SkillBridge and building strong community connections, Marines can confidently navigate their path to civilian success.

06/10/2026

Does it ever feel like Marine Corps life is a maze? 🥴

If you’re a Marine Corps spouse looking for some insider info on Marine Corps life, L.I.N.K.S. is key. Get in touch with your local Marine Corps Family Team Building program to sign up for a class near you: http://ms.spr.ly/6187vTJGv

06/09/2026

For the kiddos, it’s game day. 🏃
For everyone else, it’s a connection. 🙌

Intramural and Youth Sports have a way of bringing people together.
Showing up is all you need to do. The community builds from there.

Explore sports opportunities at your installation and get involved.⚽

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06/08/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

Not everyone who experiences trauma will experience post traumatic stress disorder, but anyone can experience PTSD. Sometimes a post traumatic response can take months or even years to appear.

Help is readily available anytime, anywhere.

Psychological Health Resource Center: Call/Chat with a health resource consultant 24/7 at 866-966-1020 or www.health.mil/PHRC.

Veterans/Military Crisis Line: In the U.S., dial 988 then press 1 or text 838255. For OCONUS calling options and online chat accessible from anywhere in the world, visit www.veteranscrisisline.net.

National Center for PTSD: Visit www.ptsd.va.gov for PTSD treatment and care options.

06/08/2026

June 8 is National Best Friends Day—a day to celebrate your person, your ride-or-die, your BFF. 👯‍♀️

Send a message, meet up, or make a memory together—whatever you do, take a moment to honor the friend who’s always there.

Take a moment to celebrate the one who shows up, makes you laugh, and sticks by you through it all.

Build meaningful connections and make new friends by exploring through service, like the volunteer management program, or getting involved in sports or the Single Marine Program. Swipe for more ideas 👉

06/06/2026

"Unsuitable for overseas” doesn’t always mean the door is closed.

There’s still a process, and in some cases, your gaining command can review and make a decision.

Here’s the key:
✅ It’s not automatic (it has to be initiated by the gaining command)
✅Your medical privacy is still protected
✅ FMTS team is here to help you understand your options

For questions or assistance, HQMC Family Member Travel Screening Cell is on standby. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6184vTJEa

06/06/2026

"Unsuitable for overseas” doesn’t always mean the door is closed.

There’s still a process, and in some cases, your gaining command can review and make a decision.

Here’s the key:
✅ It’s not automatic (it has to be initiated by the gaining command)
✅Your medical privacy is still protected
✅ FMTS team is here to help you understand your options

For questions or assistance, HQMC Family Member Travel Screening Cell is on standby. Learn more: https://www.usmc-mccs.org/news/overseas-remote-suitability-risk-assessment-for-service-members

06/05/2026

Constantly tired? Over-relying on that 2pm energy drink to stay alert? 👀

Let’s be honest, sleep isn’t always easy in the Marine Corps. From early formations, late nights... Stress doesn’t just switch off. (And trust us, this isn’t just about “getting perfect sleep”)

Let’s start with improving what you can. REM sleep is where your brain actually recovers. Small changes can help you think clearer, react faster, and handle stress better.

Start small. Then keep moving forward. Support is here, Marine.

http://ms.spr.ly/6187vTJEz

REM (rapid eye movement) is the essential “active” phase of sleep. It is characterized by increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, and body temperature regulation.