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The United States Marine Corps derives its vitality and viability from its core values: HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT. These values are demonstrated daily, wherever Marines are engaged, and they are manifested in the pledge to “take care of their own.” These same principles underlie the dedicated service of Marine families who seek to help themselves and each other to ensure family well being, support their communities, and positively impact mission readiness.
Part of ensuring this mission readiness is the program L.I.N.K.S., which provides you with the information and tools that will help improve your lifestyle as a Marine spouse, family member or significant other. Even if you think that you know everything about the Marine Corps, there are always new ideas and information to be shared. If you are a member of the Marine Corps family, L.I.N.K.S. will help you to understand and be better equipped for this unique way of life. L.I.N.K.S. is a volunteer mentoring program that was designed by spouses for spouses in 1997 at Quantico, Virginia. In order to better serve the needs of Marines and their families we are extending the reach of L.I.N.K.S. to include other family members and significant others. Our L.I.N.K.S. Team is well prepared and eager to share their wealth of knowledge with you! Some of the topics discussed during the sessions are: Communication Skills; USMC Structure; History and Traditions; Benefits and Privileges; Resources available for Marines and their families at New River and Camp Lejeune; Leave and Earnings Statement; Surviving the Deployment and Moving Processes. At L.I.N.K.S., our mentor spouses share their own experiences and tips so that you are better prepared for your life as the family member of a Marine. Check out the Marine Corps Family Team Building Calendar to look for your next class! |
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At L.I.N.K.S. we learn about the military life, have fun and make new friends!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you haven’t already taken the L.I.N.K.S. class, that’s the first step! At the end of the class, you’ll be given the opportunity to fill out a form indicating what volunteer opportunities you would like to be involved with. After attending the L.I.N.K.S. Orientation, you’ll be ready to get started by contributing your unique skills to the New River L.I.N.K.S. Team!! If you’ve already taken L.I.N.K.S. and are ready to take the next step, please call the office at 910-449-4676 for information about our next orientation.
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L.I.N.K.S. FOR UNITS Unit Sessions are planned and coordinated by the Family Readiness Officer or Family Readiness Staff NCO. If you are a spouse contact to your FRO to find out if they’re planning a session for the families of your unit! Call 449-4676 to set-up a date!   L.I.N.K.S. Team Provides Mentors (Teachers) for the Session All Props and Booklets Resource Table Name Tags Facility Cake for Graduation Unit Provides Lunch Childcare *Commands may give the Marine the day off to baby-sit while his spouse attends L.I.N.K.S. If the Marine is away, we can provide limited childcare on-site. Guest Speaker (VIP) The Unit can provide a VIP, such as the Commanding Officer of the Unit, or one can be provided with advanced notice to the L.I.N.K.S. office. The VIP says a few words of appreciation and graduates each participant at the Graduation Ceremony. Chaplain The Chaplain's part in the program is to let the participants get to know their Unit Chaplain, to tell them what he/she can do for them, and to talk about Communication skills, and CREDO. Family Readiness Assistant and Unit specific information The Family Readiness Assistants of your unit are highly encouraged to actively participate in your L.I.N.K.S. Session. The Family Readiness Assistants are given 5 minutes to introduce themselves and hand out rosters during lunch. Also, please do not hesitate to produce any Unit specific information for distribution. This program is to inform and bond the spouses of your unit, so please take full advantage of this time. To register, have your spouses contact our office at 449-4676. A spouse is not registered for the unit session unless he or she calls the office to register. The unit or Family Readiness Assistants should not take registrations so that L.I.N.K.S. can have an accurate count of attendees. |
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