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Sponsorship Eases PCS Moves

The Marine Corps Sponsorship Program is here to make your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) easier than ever!

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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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Chaplains Stand Ready

Chaplains play a vital role in supporting Marines and their families.

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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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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – July 2025

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From Marine to Private Sector Gold 

Leverage your Marine Corps skills—leadership, discipline, and adaptability—to stand out and succeed in the private sector.

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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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USMC Captain Dominates Powerlifting Meet, Sets Sights on Olympia

Marine Corps Captain Brook McCluskey continues to raise the bar—literally—as a standout competitor in USA Powerlifting and a proud representative of the Elite Warrior Athlete (EWA) Program.

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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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Make Your PCS a Positive Change of Schools

Permanent Change of Stations (PCS) can be a big transition, especially when it comes to changing schools. But with the right planning, it can be a fresh start and a great opportunity for growth.

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Staying Safe in the Heat: Alcohol vs. Water

Recommendations to avoid the risk of dehydration in the hot summer heat.

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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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Stay Safe on Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Things to consider before your next outdoor adventure.

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PCS Child Care Costs Pilot Program

The Department of Defense kicked off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.

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Inns of the Corps Beaufort

The Inns of the Corps extends a warm welcome to you and your family. Whether your travels are due to a permanent change of station move, temporary additional duty, or just getting away, you will find an inviting atmosphere and quality accommodations at our award winning hotel.

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Voluntary Education

Education Services Specialists offer a wide range of academic advice including how to get started, what school to choose, what program to study, tools to research educational questions, whether or not to use distance learning, financial options, available basic skills courses, and more.

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Afterburners

Afterburners is a state of-the-art recreation facility under the direct management of the Single Marine and Sailor Program. SMP works to ensure the Quality of Life of single Marines and Sailors, single parents and geographical bachelors in Beaufort is the best it can be.

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Automotive Skills Center

The Automotive Skills Centers provide customers with the highest standards of hospitality and efficiency in a clean environment as well as the opportunities to learn automotive mechanical skills.

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Vogue & Valor Salon

Our professional staff offers a variety of services including cuts, shampoo and style, relaxers and permanents, waxing and more. The salon is open to all authorized patrons. Appointments are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

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Testing Services

The Education Offices are available to proctor exams for school and work. Standardized testing is available at no cost for active duty.

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Automotive Skills Center

The Automotive Skills Centers provide customers with the highest standards of hospitality and efficiency in a clean environment as well as the opportunities to learn automotive mechanical skills.

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Irby's Inn

Irby’s Inn is located on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, a short drive from Parris Island. Our facility is designed to make you feel right at home and we look forward to serving your family during this memorable occasion.

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Recreation Centers

Semper Fit Recreation Centers (SMP Centers) provide free and reduced-priced recreational activities and services for Marines and Sailors. 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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Club Fittings

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MCCS Human Resources

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) provides a variety of programs and services meeting the needs of the nation’s elite fighting force - the United States Marine Corps. Our employees are dedicated to serving those who serve by taking care of Marines and their families.

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Java Cafe

Located in the Douglas Visitors’ Center, Java Café serves hot and cold beverages, Starbucks coffee, and grab and go snacks. They also serve light sandwiches and pizza on Thursdays.

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Privacy

The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) website is provided as a public service by the Business and Support Services Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps.

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Career & Technical Training

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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Recruit Sales

The Recruit Sales Store is located inside building 6000 aboard MCRD Parris Island, just behind the esteemed yellow footprints. Its primary function is to serve the recruits as they enter and continue training, providing them needed personal hygiene, stationary, and optional clothing items.

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Capstone & Commander's Verification

The culmination of the transition process when verification is made through an interview with CRMC Staff and the CO Designee that the transitioning member has met CRS, has a viable plan to transition from military to civilian life, and has been extended the opportunity to be connected with external agencies that offer additional assistance.

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Osprey Inn

Family members of recruit graduates visiting Parris Island may stay at the Osprey Inn on a space-available basis, however, there are a very limited number of rooms.

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Java Cafe

Located in the Douglas Visitors’ Center, Java Café serves hot and cold beverages, Starbucks coffee, and grab and go snacks. They also serve light sandwiches and pizza on Thursdays.

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Aquatics

Nothing cools you off on a hot summer day like a dip in a pool. Make a splash with us at one of our many summer programs including swim lesson, guard start, swim camps, AMP-It and more.

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Osprey Inn

The Osprey Inn provides quality transient lodging rooms at Parris Island primarily for military personnel on temporary additional duty (TAD). Nonmilitary immediate family members of recruit graduates (mothers, fathers, spouses, or siblings under the age of 18) visiting may stay at the Osprey Inn in a space-available basis, however, there are a very limited number of rooms.

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Pizza & Wings To-Go

Located in the Douglas Visitors’ Center, Java Café serves hot and cold beverages, Starbucks coffee, and grab and go snacks. They also serve light sandwiches and pizza on Thursdays.

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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) is a science-based, comprehensive and integrated program for the United States Marine Corps that is committed to the prevention and ultimate elimination of sexual assault in the Corps while simultaneously providing world-class care to victims of the crime.

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Terms

The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) website is provided as a public service by the Business and Support Services Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps.

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South Carolina Hurricane Information

Check out our South Carolina Hurricane Information that can give you useful tips. For example, Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters. Sometimes they strike land. When a hurricane reaches land, it pushes a wall of ocean water ashore. Stay prepared when these conditions arise.

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Recreation & Fitness

We strive to provide our Marines and their families with the most up to date and sufficient methods in order to stay healthy and fit all while providing them with a fun and unforgettable experience.

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Family Child Care

FCC homes offer safe, high quality child care through well-trained staff in a family/home atmosphere with a small group of children in government housing. Care can include full day, part day, hourly or extended day care for parents that work non-traditional hours.

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Military Family Life

When it comes to keeping your family life strong, Military OneSource is your go-to resource. Every day, we help service members and their families stay physically and mentally fit, connect them with fun activities and getaways – often with deep discounts – and ways they can keep the family bond tight.

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VIP Suites

The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) website is provided as a public service by the Business and Support Services Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps.

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High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT)

The High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Program uses the latest cutting edge training methods and fundamental scientific principles to enhance the athleticism for today’s warrior athlete - The United States Marine.

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Inns of the Corps Beaufort

The Inns of the Corps extends a warm welcome to you and your family and invites you to stay at our award-winning hotel. We are located a short distance from Parris Island, on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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Child and Youth

High quality child care through well-trained staff in a family/home atmosphere with a small group of children in government housing. Care can include full day, part day, hourly or extended day care for parents that work non-traditional hours.

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Lodging

These convenient lodging and hospitality options strive to lead hospitality services in the military community through efficient management and quality of operations. Each facility operates independently of MCCS, so please contact them with any specific questions or concerns about your stay.