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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.