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Leadership Scholar Program Success Story: Admission Accomplished

Now, a student at Yale University, Sgt Buckholz thanks the Leadership Scholar Program for assisting him through the academic preparation and application process, as he pursues his degree in astronomy.

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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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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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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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Veterans In Piping

Veterans In Piping resources and information.

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Lake O'Neill

Lake O’Neill Recreational Park offers fishing, hiking, rowboats, horseshoe pits, RV and tent camping, cabanas, playgrounds (includes ADA playground), basketball, softball, ADA miniature golf, and a peninsula for group activities. For a complete list of prices and services, see the current facility price list.

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Recreational Shooting

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Lake O'Neill

Lake O’Neill Recreational Park offers fishing, hiking, rowboats, horseshoe pits, RV and tent camping, cabanas, playgrounds (includes ADA playground), basketball, softball, ADA miniature golf, and a peninsula for group activities. For a complete list of prices and services, see the current facility price list.

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Marine Corps Family Team Building

The Family Readiness Branch at Camp Pendleton provides relevant and standardized training to unit commanders, Family Readiness Command Teams, Marines, and their families; thereby, reinforcing the pillars of resiliency, sustaining a constant state of personal and family readiness, and ultimately enhancing unit mission readiness.

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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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Connections Count When Healing From Sexual Assault

Building, maintaining, and sustaining social connections and relationships not only help rebuild a person’s social fitness but also help in the healing process after a sexual assault.

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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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Budgeting for Summer Vacation

Ten tips to help you budget for a summer vacation.

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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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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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10 Most Anticipated Redbox Releases for October

Looking for some great late night entertainment? Stop by your nearest MCCS Redbox location and check out one of these hot new releases coming in October!

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Unlocking Total Fitness: Essential Resources for Marines and Their Families

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How to Create a Vacation Budget 

With a solid plan, enjoy a stress-free vacation without breaking the bank.

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Unleash Your Potential Through Outdoor Recreation and Sports

Outdoor recreation and sports shape the lives of individuals, instilling values that resonate far beyond the playing field.

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LIVESTREAM - 2023 Armed Forces Men’s & Women’s Softball Championship

Competition will kick off on Saturday, August 5th after a Home Run Derby on Friday evening, while Championship contests taking place on Wednesday, August 9th will be decided based on each team’s record during the round-robin tournament.

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#BeThere_Marine: September's Most Important Hashtag

Did you know that September is Suicide Prevention Month? Although efforts to address the issue occur year-round, the Marine Corps takes this month to highlight prevention efforts, promote resources and support services, and engage Marines and families in an awareness campaign that will promote community connectedness and belonging. This year, the Headquarters Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program (MCSSP) created the hashtag and graphic, “#BeThere_Marine,” in support of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office “BeThere” campaign theme.

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MCAS Miramar Deployment Readiness Coordinator Loves Connecting with Marine Families

MCAS Miramar Deployment Readiness Coordinator Loves Connecting with Marine Families

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An Easy Piece of the Connection Puzzle

Volunteering can be the first step to an amazing connection to the community and the people that surround you. Each installation has a Volunteer Coordinator that is aware of opportunities on and off the installation.

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Long Term Assistance Program Newsletter – April 2025

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It Matters Where You Shop This Holiday Season

Shop your local Marine Corps Exchange this holiday season and enter to win some amazing prizes and MCX gift cards!

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Use R.A.C.E. Protocol to Help Prevent Suicide

R.A.C.E. - Recognize, Ask, Care, Escort.

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Know Your Crisis Resources

Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Capability offers an interactive resource to provide suicide prevention and mental fitness skill-building information for all Marines and their families.

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Thank You Marine Corps Family Readiness Volunteers

Family Readiness Volunteers continue to proudly support Marines and their families.

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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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Family Conversations Around Grade School Transitions

School Liaisons are here to help guide your family through elementary to middle and middle to high school transitions.

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Family-Style Dining Helps Kids Build Social and Problem-solving Skills

Children benefit from family-style dining in a child care setting.

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Highlights From the 2024 MCCS Sleep Challenge

Held in March 2024, the USMC Sleep Challenge included Marines and Families from most installations and Marine Corps Forces Reserve.

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Do You Fight Fair When in an Argument?

Conflict is a normal and healthy part of every relationship. Well-managed conflict can promote growth, intimacy, and trust in a relationship. Unresolved conflict, poor communication, and unhealthy interactions can chip away at the foundation of a relationship and increase relationship dissatisfaction.

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Apply for the All-Marine Sports Program

All-Marine Sports invites Marines to represent the Corps at the highest levels of athletic competition. Apply today.

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Balancing Ballin' and Being a Kid

Dive into the world of sports specialization and see what it means for young athletes.

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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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Benefits of Having Your Child at a Child Development Center

Benefits of enrolling your child at a Child Development Center.

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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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USMC Prevention in Action Newsletter

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Six Essential Tips for a Successful College Application

Six tips to successfully apply to college.

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Marine Lands Post-Transition Career in Environmental Consulting

Marine with an air support control MOS lands post-transition career in environmental consulting.

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Discard Expired Prescription Medications

The proper disposal of prescription medication can be a protective measure that not only saves a military career but can also help save a life.

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Using Social Media to Enhance Resilience and Mental Well-being

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Marine Corps Online Suicide Prevention Resource

Check out the Marine Corps’ Interactive Suicide Prevention and Mental Fitness Resource.

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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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Keep Safe on Social Media

Social media safety should be a top priority for your family.

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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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Check on Friends, Like You Check Social Media

With the hectic pace of modern life, social media can be an effective way to check in on our “friends” who may be struggling.

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10 Ways YOU Can Build a Healthy Relationship

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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Are You Spiritually Fit?

Physical fitness is undoubtedly a must-have for Marines but so is spiritual fitness. Are you spiritually fit?

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Leatherneck Lanes

Leatherneck Lanes offers state of the art bowling with interactive scoreboards featuring Facebook Game Connect billiards and The Grill restaurant. Patrons can enjoy the lounge, arcade and pool tables. Catering and event spaces are also available to host your next event.

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Recreation Checkout

Visit Recreation Checkout for party/camping gear rentals, RV/deployment storage, and more!

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Pacific Views

Pacific Views offers the comfort you and your family are looking for at a very competitive price. Every room features an ocean view among many amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We can accommodate the whole family, including pets!

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RV Storage

Recreation Checkout offers RV storage 20' to over 49' space and over.

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Marine Memorial Golf Course

Enjoy the Marine Corps heritage of this course and play for the history, the heroes, and the tradition.

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Special Events / Parties / Unit Functions

Let us host your special event! Whether it's a birthday party, office function, or any other special occasion, we will take care of all the fine details.

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Del Mar Beach RV Park Policies and Information

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Stepp Stables

Enjoy some of the best of the best trail riding in San Diego! Stepp Stables offers boarding, training, and lessons.

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Information, Tickets, and Tours

Specializing in individual and group travel and offering military rates and exclusive pricing and benefits, including unique and authentic experiences, as well as upgrades, savings, credits, complimentary meals, and special privileges.

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Ward Lodge

Ward Lodge can offer the comfort you and your family are looking for at a very competitive price.

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Ocean Lifeguards

Del Mar Beach and San Onofre Beach lifeguards routinely patrol the area year-round.

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Reservation Policy

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Del Mar Beach & Marina

Spacious beachfront and marina view cottages located on the pristine Pacific Coast. Limited pet-friendly cottages available (additional fees apply).

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Marine Corps Exchange

The ONLY store specifically for Marines and their families. Price matching, catalogs, and our 10+ programs to save you money.

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Adult Sports

The Camp Pendleton Athletics Department provides active duty service members stationed aboard Camp Pendleton a diverse, competitive sports program to include Commanding Generals Cup, adult leagues, special events, and varsity sports.

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Human Performance

Semper Fit Human Performance employs subject matter experts to provide resources that support force readiness, resiliency, and optimized performance to active duty Marines, Sailors, and their families.

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San Onofre Beach

The San Onofre Beach cottages are every laid-back beachgoer’s ultimate getaway; patrons can enjoy quaint and quiet lodging.

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La Casa Del Mar

MCCS offers the perfect venue options for hosting your event. Select from stunning ocean views, beachfront settings, intimate spaces, or grand ballrooms.

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Voluntary Education

The Base Education Center (BEC) provides personal and professional learning opportunities through education counseling, military and civilian testing, education workshops and briefs, on-base college classes, tuition assistance, administrative support, and world-class customer service. There are five higher education institutions aboard the base that provide academic programs from associate to master’s degrees. Along with base programs, students have options to seek programs with visiting schools.

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Marina

The Del Mar Marina, located on Camp Pendleton in beautiful San Diego County, offers a variety of services including sailing courses, boat rentals, clinics, offshore cruises, slips, and dry storage.

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Del Mar Beach Policies

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Pacific Views Event Center

MCCS offers the perfect venue options for hosting your event. Select from stunning ocean views, beachfront settings, intimate spaces, or grand ballrooms.

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Month of the Military Child

Join us in honoring the Month of the Military Child. This special occasion pays tribute to the resilience and strength of military children.

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New Parent Support

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of social workers, counselors, and registered nurses who provide confidential education and support to Marine families who are expecting or raising children aged 0-5 years old.

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Reservation FAQs

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Theater

Multifunction Movie theater and training facility. Catch the latest box-office movies at a low price for the entire family. Grab everyone’s favorite movie-watching treats at the concession stand. The theater also hosts periodic free early and special viewings of a variety of movies.

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Marine For Life Cycle

The Marine For Life Cycle (M4LC) supports your continuum of learning and experience-based opportunities during your Marine Corps career.

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Holiday Hours

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Tree Lighting

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Group Exercise

Group X classes enhance the overall physical fitness and wellness of our patrons. A variety of classes are offered at several fitness center locations to active duty, family members, retirees, DoD employees, and their guests. Free to authorized patrons.

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Beach Safety

Stay safe at the beach. Remember, Swim Near a Lifeguard.

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Marine Corps Mud Run

The Marine Corps Mud Run features a 7K distance trail run with multiple military-themed obstacles, fitness stations, and plenty of mud!

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Recycle

The Camp Pendleton Recycling Program promotes environmental stewardship to meet Federal and State waste diversion mandates.

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Birthday Parties/Unit Functions

Celebrate birthdays with us! There are several venues throughout the base available to host family events.

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Iron Mike's

Available for private parties and special events; all inquiries are welcomed.