The United States Marine Corps emblem: the eagle, wings outspread, atop a globe in front of a rope-foiled anchor. The text reads: Marines - The Few - The Proud. Link: Bypass the standard USMC navigation links on the top of the page to get to the I MEF page content.

1st Marine Logistics Group

Official Website of the 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG)

Link: Bypass the I MEF internal navigation links on the top of the page to get to the main content.

Resource Links & Phone Numbers


SPOUSES IN THE MIDST
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FOCUS GROUP FOR PARENTS OF MARINES
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BRIGHT START ANNOUNCEMENT

Parents-Join the fun and help your kids for Free!

* 6 two-hour fun filled workshops - held once a week at Abby Reinke.
* Help your child/children with:
* Receive 30 age appropriate books for your child/children
* Fun and exiting Raffles and door prizes:
Starting Tuesday, April 21st
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FREE MCCS SERVICES
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FAMILY TEAM BUILDING PHONE NUMBERS

The I MEF has established a toll free information line to allow friends and family members to access current information regarding the I MEF units:

Caller Access: Dial 1-866-676-0662
I MEF menu message will begin
To reach the I MEF Command Element FWD message, press 1
To reach the I Marine Headquarters Group message, press 2
To reach the 1st Marine Division message, press 3
To reach the 3 Marine Aircraft Wing message, press 4
To reach the 1st Marine Logistics Group message, press 5
To reach the 11th MEU message, press 6
To reach the 13th MEU message, press 7
To reach the 15th MEU message, press 8

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

NEW SESAME STREET DVD KIT AVAILABLE TUESDAY, APRIL 29:

Talk, Listen, Connect:
Deployments, Homecomings, Changes Military OneSource is pleased to announce that we are offering three new deployment support DVD's for military children: The new Sesame Street DVD kit, Talk, Listen, Connect: Deployments, Homecomings, Changes, will be available beginning Tuesday, April 29; Mr. Poe and Friends Discuss Family Reunion After Deployment; and Military Youth Coping with Separation: When Family Members Deploy. Active duty, Guard, Reserve and their family members are eligible for these items.

Since the August, 2006 release of the original Sesame Street DVD kit, Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment, Military OneSource has distributed over 340,000 of the highly acclaimed kits to military families all over the world. Like the original, the new bilingual multimedia outreach kit is designed to support military families with children between the ages of 2 and 5 as they cope with the feelings, challenges, and concerns experienced during different phases of deployment. Each kit includes a copy of the original DVD and new additional video and parent/caregiver materials designed to help children of injured veterans and other returning service members adjust to the changes in their parents.

Individuals requesting single copies may order online at www.militaryonesource.com
Sesame Street 2008


It's Moving Season!

With military life comes MOVING. That is why Military HOMEFRONT offers PlanMyMove, a powerful set of tools to help make your next move a smooth one. PlanMyMove provides access to the following features and more:

* Customizable calendar
* TO DO lists
* Departure and Arrival checklists
* Overseas specific information
* Reliable resources focused on the community outside the gate
* Installation Overviews
* Information on moving with a family member who has special needs

Military OneSource: Healthy Habits Coaching Program

The Military OneSource program continues to expand our support to service members and their families with the addition of the Military OneSource Healthy Habits Coaching Program. This new support will enhance the overall readiness of the military community offers service members and their families the tools to take charge of health.

Who is eligible? Active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members (regardless of their activation status) and their families are eligible for health coaching. As with all Military OneSource services, the program is offered at no cost to the user.

What is Healthy Habits Health Coaching? Participants will receive personal, telephonic coaching from a dedicated health coach with expertise in nutrition, exercise physiology, and behavioral health. Coaching takes place over a number of scheduled coaching sessions as needed (average use is seven sessions). Participants can also access their coach at any time via voice messaging service. Callers can receive coaching in three areas:

Weight Management (iCanChange): Callers learn to set goals and put new eating and physical activity habits into place. The coach provides follow-up over a course of months, as needed. The iCanChange(tm) weight management toolkit includes an educational workbook, pedometer, tape measure, and motivational magnet.

Stress Management (iCanRelax): Callers learn about stress triggers and coping methods. The coach provides follow-up over a course of months, as needed. The iCanRelax(tm) stress management toolkit contains an educational workbook, relaxation CD, stress-relieving "stress" putty, and a motivational magnet.

Cardiovascular Health (iCanThrive): Callers learn to set fitness goals and make lifestyle changes. The coach follows up over a course of months, as needed. The iCanThrive(tm) cardiovascular health toolkit offers an educational workbook, plastic cutting board, heart-shaped stress ball, and a motivational magnet.

How do members access the program? Participants can call into Military OneSource and request enrollment in the program. A Military OneSource Consultant will complete an assessment and arrange for a health coach to contact them within three business days. Participants can also access the program by taking an online Life Health Assessment. If assessment results reveal potential health risks, a coach will reach out to the participant and introduce the coaching programs and enroll them if desired.

To find out more, visit the Healthy Habits Health Coaching Program web page (please note that you must be a registered Military OneSource user and be logged into the site to view this page).


Marine Corps Community Services Forums

NEW ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS - KVN, LINKS, SEMPER FIT, ALL MARINE RUNNING PROGRAM, SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM, SPOUSES LEADERSHIP SEMINAR LOG ON AND REGISTER TODAY @
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/kvn/index.cfm

Family Operational Security. The site gives important info about OPSEC.

http://www.3maw.usmc.mil/FamilyReadiness/MAG39/MAG39KVN.asp

VOTING

It is that time of the year again for voting. Most of you have probably voted in the CA primary, but for those of you who are not residents of CA and absentee vote elsewhere, don't forget to send in your ballot. If you would like absentee ballot information please view the web site below for more information. If you need information on when your states primary is or how to absentee vote call Gunnery Sergeant Spencer at 725-3065.

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Voting.shtml

CHILD CARE FINANCIAL HELP

For those who have little ones in child care, please take a look at the web site below to see if you qualify for financial subsidies. It falls under the "Navy/Marine Corps Child Care in Your Neighborhood Program".

http://www.naccrra.org/MilitaryPrograms/assistance.php

POSTAL SERVICE OFFERS DISCOUNTS TO FPO/APO ADDRESSES

The US Postal Service is making it easier for families to send care packages with a larger flat rate box and a special discount to FPO/APO addresses. The new boxes can be used beginning March 3rd. They are 50% larger than the current flat rate box and can be sent to any domestic address for $12.95. A special military version of the box will carry the "America Supports You" logo and can be shipped to any FPO/ APO address for $10.95.

For complete guidelines on mail services to military members overseas visit the USPS website at: http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/welcome.htm?from=hou

MCCS Upcoming events

Stay up to date on MCCS events, special offers, and services by signing up for their E-Mail Newsletter. It is anti-spam and you can customize it to your areas of interest. It takes less than a minute to sign up at http://echo.bluehornet.com/phase2/survey1/survey.htm?CID=zvcrns

Military Outreach Ministries

A non-profit Christian organization that exists to provide support to young military families (E-5 and below). They are able to provide programs, food distributions, furniture, and other household and baby items due to the generous donations made by caring individuals that want to express their gratitude to the military families sacrificing so much for our freedom.

www.militaryoutreachministries.org

OPERATION RECOVERY: Operation Recovery is a emotional healing and marriage counseling program designed to attend to the effects of Post Traumatic Stress - PTSD, communication difficulties in marriage and relationships, and job/career development for marines, veterans and their families in Southern California. The Triage Method of Emotional Therapy is the therapeutic foundation for direct emotional recovery, marriage counseling and career development. For more information, call (866) 552-8828 or www.operationrecovery.org

OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES:

http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/" - official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need!

http://www.usmc.mil/ - Headquarters United States Marine Corps

http://www.marforres.usmc.mil/ - Marine Forces Reserves

http://www.thefew.com/ - Tun Tavern online

http://www.thefew.com/ - Military Health Insurance

http://www.ucci.com/was/ucciweb/home.jsp - United Concordia Dental Insurance

http://www.commissaries.com/

http://www.cinchouse.com/ - Military Spouse Website

http://www.marinewives.com/ - Marine Spouse Website

http://www.sgtmoms.com/ - Military Moms Website

http://www.marinemomsonline.net/ - Marine Parents Website

http://www.militarycity.com/ - Marine Corps/Navy/Army/Air Force Times

http://www.militarychild.org/ - Military Children Website

http://www.thescoutonline.com/ - THE SCOUT Camp Pendleton's Newspaper

http://www.cpp.usmc.mil/schooliaison.asp - School Liaison Office Camp Pendleton