Participants at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment
Participants at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base take a moment to take care of their bodies by practicing yoga techniques, July 7. Classe... More
Base patrons participate in a flash mob hin the Marine
Base patrons participate in a flash mob hin the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. Children Youth and Teen Program, family readiness officers, the MCCS Marketing Office and Ex... More
Cherry Point recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention month
During the month of April, Cherry Point's Marine and Family Programs is raising awareness of child abuse to help equip parents and caregivers with resources to provide safe, stable and nurturing environments fo... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith holds gold bars
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith holds gold bars used as second lieutenant rank insignia during her commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., June 6, 2014. Smith,... More
Sgt. Jordan Myles unloads a live Christmas tree from
Sgt. Jordan Myles unloads a live Christmas tree from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by M... More
Yuko Murayoshi explains the differences between the
Yuko Murayoshi explains the differences between the yukata and the kimono during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, spon... More
DWI Prevention Campaign educates service members on alcohol abuse
Protect What You’ve Earned Campaign signs line a sidewalk during a “Protect What You’ve Earned” brief at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 18, 2015. The campaign promotes the development of peer... More
Holiday Food Gift Card Program provides food for families in need
The Holiday Food Gift Card Program provides families in the military community on Okinawa in financial need with funding so they can enjoy a holiday meal with their loved ones. The program is facilitated by Mar... More
U.S. Marines and their loved ones attend a Baby Boot
U.S. Marines and their loved ones attend a Baby Boot Camp class on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. The class discussed topics such as basic infant care, infant safety, and a parent’s rol... More
Leah Simard, a military spouse, gives a presentation
Leah Simard, a military spouse, gives a presentation during the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business was hosted by the Marine and... More
10 Key Steps for Sponsorship Success
CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The sponsorship program is used to help Marines and their families, navigate and settle in to the new environment. There are 10 key steps for sponsors to follow to help the process... More
Representatives for the Girl Scouts of Hawaii speak
Representatives for the Girl Scouts of Hawaii speak to an attendee of the Back to School Brigade event at the base theater, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), July 21, 2018. The event was hosted by Marine Corps C... More
Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2019 Image
Love letter to a deployed Marine
Families attend a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine
Families attend a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine and Family Programs at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2019. The party was held to celebrate all of the reading the children accomplish... More
Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps
Col. Mikel Huber, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, right, during a visit to the air station, Jan. 9, 20... More
2020 Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinators of the Year
Sexual Assault Response Coordinators oversee the immediate safety needs of those who report sexual assault, connecting them to resources and assigning a Victim Advocate to provide advocacy and assistance throug... More
Participants learned reflexology techniques at the
Participants learned reflexology techniques at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base July 7. Reflexology involves using manual pressure on one... More
Base patrons participate in a flash mob in the Marine
Base patrons participate in a flash mob in the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. Children Youth and Teen Program, family readiness officers, the MCCS Marketing Office and Exc... More
Jaden James, 2, Sammie Nelson, 4, and Ethan Nelson,
Jaden James, 2, Sammie Nelson, 4, and Ethan Nelson, 7, finish taking a “ride” in a giant parachute during “Parent-Child Circle Time” at the Keiki Aloha Expo in the Fairways Ballroom, April 12, 2013. “Parent-Chi... More
Nicole Young, a behavioral health administrative assistant
Nicole Young, a behavioral health administrative assistant intern with Marine and Family Programs plants a pinwheel near the H-3 Gate in support of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 1, 2014. (U.S. Ma... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the position of attention as her mother, Elsy, pins her rank insignia on during her commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico... More
Volunteers drag an 11-foot tree into the grass during
Volunteers drag an 11-foot tree into the grass during the annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by Marine Cor... More
Yuko Murayoshi demonstrates how to put on an obi, a
Yuko Murayoshi demonstrates how to put on an obi, a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, w... More
Amy Richbourg, registered nurse and Baby Boot Camp
Amy Richbourg, registered nurse and Baby Boot Camp instructor, speaks about properly holding a baby at Baby Boot Camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018. Baby Boot Camp provided expecting... More
Robert Chadwick, an active duty soldier, presents his
Robert Chadwick, an active duty soldier, presents his small business to judges during the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business wa... More
A U.S. Marine with the Single Marine and Sailor Program
A U.S. Marine with the Single Marine and Sailor Program (SMSP) helps a family pick out backpacks during the Back to School Brigade event at the base theater, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), July 21, 2018. The ... More
Roberto Silva, left, lead library technician, and Rachel
Roberto Silva, left, lead library technician, and Rachel Arizaga, center, supervisory librarian, both with Marine and Family Programs, give away raffle prizes during a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine and ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, right,
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, right, speaks with Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, left, at the Devil Dog Gym during a visit to Marine Corps Air Statio... More
Participants learned how to make homemade spa treatments
Participants learned how to make homemade spa treatments at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base July 7. The event was held for all military ... More
Marine and Family Programs division hands out cookies
Marine and Family Programs division hands out cookies and cupcakes after a flash mob performance in the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. Children Youth and Teen Program, fam... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the position of attention as her mother, Elsy, pins her rank insignia on during her commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico... More
Sgt. Jordan Myles moves Christmas trees into a pile
Sgt. Jordan Myles moves Christmas trees into a pile during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event sponsored by Marine Corps... More
Yuko Murayoshi assists a class attendee in properly
Yuko Murayoshi assists a class attendee in properly donning a yukata during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The class, which was... More
Gunnery Sgt. Elwood T. Grant III, Assistant Staff Secretary,
Gunnery Sgt. Elwood T. Grant III, Assistant Staff Secretary, 1st Marine Division, learns how to properly hold a newborn at Baby Boot Camp with his wife, Colleen, on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May... More
The Battle for Business competition judges partake
The Battle for Business competition judges partake in a participant’s presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. The Battle for Business was hosted by the Marine and Family Progr... More
U.S. Marines with the Single Marine and Sailor Program
U.S. Marines with the Single Marine and Sailor Program (SMSP) prepare school supplies during the Back to School Brigade event at the base theater, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), July 21, 2018. The event was h... More
Kanon Yasukuza, a violinist, poses for a photo during
Kanon Yasukuza, a violinist, poses for a photo during a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine and Family Programs at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2019. The party was held to celebrate all ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with Marines at the chow hall during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2020. Topics he covered included recently releas... More
A military spouse puts finishing touches on her homemade
A military spouse puts finishing touches on her homemade spa treatment at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base July 7. The event is one in a ... More
A Marine grabs a cookie for his daughter after a flash
A Marine grabs a cookie for his daughter after a flash mob performance in the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, July 13. Children Youth and Teen Program, family readiness officers, th... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith stands at the position of attention as U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, the director of Marine and Family Programs, and her mother, Elsy, pin on her second... More
Local Christmas tree farms donated 735 live Christmas
Local Christmas tree farms donated 735 live Christmas trees to service members and Department of Defense personnel during the annual Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 1... More
Amy Duclos helps her daughter put on an obi, which
Amy Duclos helps her daughter put on an obi, which is a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. The clas... More
Cpl. George Combs, automotive organizational mechanic,
Cpl. George Combs, automotive organizational mechanic, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regament, 1st Marine Division, wears a weighted vest at Baby Boot Camp on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 21, 2018... More
Dan Spangler, a local business owner and Marine Corps
Dan Spangler, a local business owner and Marine Corps veteran, gives a motivational speech to competitors of the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 2, 2018. Spa... More
A father and son check in to the Back to School Brigade
A father and son check in to the Back to School Brigade event at the base theater, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), July 21, 2018. The event was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and Operation Homefront... More
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gaige Brown, an aviation maintenance
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gaige Brown, an aviation maintenance data specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, and Lance Cpl. Mirian Textaponce, aviation maintenance data specialist with Marine ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, right,
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black, right, speaks with Mike Largent, the CEO of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Cherry Point, left, at the library during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cher... More
Participants at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment
Participants at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard the base practice newly learned yoga techniques, July 7. The workshop focused on teaching patrons... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith poses with her
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith poses with her mother, Elsy, her younger brothers, Wilber and Roberto, and her recruiter, U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kelm, at Smith’s commissioning ceremony at ... More
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas trees from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event s... More
Yuko Murayoshi assists an attendee in tying an obi,
Yuko Murayoshi assists an attendee in tying an obi, which is a sash worn over a yukata, during a traditional Japanese clothing class June 19 at the Marine and Family Programs building on Camp Foster, Okinawa. T... More
Marine and Family Programs’ Personal and Professional
Marine and Family Programs’ Personal and Professional Development Program selected seven fledgling companies to compete in the Battle for Business competition at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jun... More
Representatives of the United Service Organizations
Representatives of the United Service Organizations (USO) speak to an attendee of the Back to School Brigade event at the base theater, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), July 21, 2018. The event was hosted by Ma... More
Kanon Yasukuza, center, a violinist with the Hatsukaichi
Kanon Yasukuza, center, a violinist with the Hatsukaichi Junior String Orchestra and the Hatsukaichi Peace Orchestra, performs during a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine and Family Programs at Marine Corps ... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black answers
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black answers a Marine’s question while at the chow hall during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2020. Topics he covered included r... More
A military spouse pours cucumbers and ice into a blender
A military spouse pours cucumbers and ice into a blender while demonstrating how to create delicious and healthy smoothies at the “It’s All About You,” mid-deployment workshop at the Russell Marine and Family C... More
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith recites the
U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jasmyn Smith recites the oath of office during her commissioning ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., June 6, 2014. Smith, a 21-year-old native of Silv... More
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas
Dozens of volunteers unload hundreds of live Christmas trees from a trailer during the Trees for Troops event at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014. Trees for Troops is an annual event s... More
Families enter in a raffle during a Summer Reading
Families enter in a raffle during a Summer Reading Party hosted by Marine and Family Programs at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2019. The party was held to celebrate all of the reading the c... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with employees of Atlantic Marine Corps Community base housing during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2020. This tour... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks
Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black speaks with teachers assigned to the Child Development Center (CDC) during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Jan. 9, 2020. This tour i... More