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#Marines have you heard about Quality of Life Retention Survey? The Quality-of-Life (QOL) Impacts on Retention Study will be conducted across eight Marine Corps Installations: ➡ Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA ➡ Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC ➡ Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC ➡ Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA ➡ Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA  ➡ Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA ➡ Marine Corps Base Hawaii ➡ Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa The goals of this study will be to identify the factors that make up QOL and linkages between QOL and personnel retention. Share your thoughts! 💡 Use the link below to complete the survey. Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/ewRpqtkG Note: This study is 100% voluntary. Survey Control Number (USMC-23-088) #WarriorsConnected

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Final Deadline: May 1st, 2024 The Service Year Option program provides recent Maryland high school graduates, GED recipients, or those who have earned a high school completion certificate the opportunity to spend at least nine months with partnering organizations that support their growth and development. In turn, the opportunities provided strengthen Maryland’s workforce and expand the state’s employment. The Maryland Corps program shares those same goals and aims to recruit more seasoned individuals looking to pivot in their career or reenter the workforce. What Type of Organization Can Partner with Maryland Corps and the Service Year Option? Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Host Site Partners are nonprofits, government agencies, or businesses of all sizes and industries. We seek to develop a cohort of Host Site Partners that is diverse and representative of the State of Maryland. The common denominator among all successful Host Site Partners is a commitment to Partnership with our Department, and to supporting our Members. What Does a Partnership Look Like? Hosting 2-5 Members from September 2024 to June-July 2025. Providing meaningful work, ongoing supervision for the participants including on-site professional development, job training, and mentoring. Provide healthcare and other fringe benefits as well as wrap around services that may include childcare, transportation, housing, behavioral/mental health support, crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention or treatment, legal aid assistance, financial literacy skills, job employment and college application support.  Support required professional development activities for members, including online education, progress monitoring and regular in-person meetings.  Committing to strengthen the talent pipeline into high-demand jobs, state and local government positions, and to fill present and future employment needs in Maryland.

The US Army Corps of Engineers recently issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, will change the regulations applicable to the agency’s compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act. Learn more from Ann Navaro and Anouk Nouet in this Bracewell Update: https://hubs.ly/Q02l4vxw0 #environmentallaw #environment #historicpreservation

What other organization outside of the DoD has a supporting non-profit that offers next-to-no questions asked interest-free loans and grants? Active Duty friends and colleagues, consider this: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is almost entirely volunteer-run, with 90% of donations going directly to Sailors, Marines, and their families. It gave out 50 million just last year alone. Unfortunately though, annual donations continue to decline. Last year's fund drive only received $750,000 from Hampton Roads Area commands. We can turn this around though! With as little as $5 per month, per service member, NMCRS could collect well over 18 million during this year's campaign. Please consider donating this year via your command's representative. Your contribution could rescue a fellow Sailor or Marine in dire straits! #nmcrs #adfd #usnavy #nonprofit

Project Update! We recently finished a consult with the Army Corps for one of our projects and can now modify a mitigation measure to reduce monitoring hours for the yellow-legged frog. These mitigation savings will equal $10,000 - $30,000! #environmentalplanning #armycorps #yellowleggedfrog #mitigationsavings #coxplanningsolutions #duediligence #wetlands #propertydevelopment #permitting #environmentalplanning #environmentalplanner #environmentalconsulting #environmentalconsultant #projectplanning #wetlanddelineation #biologicalresources

Are you registered to vote? Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask or where to go to get answers? Maryland Corps/Service Year Option members get answers to their CIVIC LITERACY questions during their monthly training events. To learn more about Maryland Corps/Service Year Option and the many benefits of being a member, go to serve.maryland.gov today. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay #ServiceYearOption #MarylandCorps #ClimateCorps #CivicLiteracy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will begin water releases from Lake Okeechobee into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries and Lake Worth Lagoon due to high lake levels. With more than 4 billion gallons of polluted freshwater being dumped to the east and west coasts daily, drastic changes to the color and health of Florida's waterways will soon become noticeable, impacting the salinity balance, seagrass beds, and oyster habitats. This is why we need the EAA Reservoir and its Stormwater Treatment Area to store, clean, and send Lake Okeechobee's water south. We will continue to monitor the situation in the upcoming weeks and the impacts on our coastal estuaries. https://lnkd.in/eVGJrmj4

Here is a little tidbit about the Marine Corps and the founding few know. https://lnkd.in/edG-J_uj

Meet David Serpa: A Vision for America Join our insightful discussion with Marine Corps veteran David Serpa as we explore the pressing issues facing California and the nation. Discover his solutions and vision for a better future that could influence us all. #DavidSerpa #VeteranVoices #PoliticalDiscussion #CaliforniaIssues #SolutionsForAmerica #MarineCorps #CivicEngagement #FutureOfAmerica #PoliticalChange #VoteForChange

Thinking of adding some sandy charm to your lakeshore property? It's a great idea, but there's a catch! Sand permitting can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to inland lakes vs. the mighty Great Lakes. Let's break it down: Inland lake or river? Seek a permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). But if your dream beach is along Lake Michigan or its scenic bays like Sutton's Bay or Northport Bay, you have to obtain the permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! And don't forget, if you're in the unique situation of an inland lake connecting to a Great Lake, you might need both the Army Corps of Engineers and the DNR/DEQ involved. Follow me for more real estate insights. #LakefrontProperty #MichiganRealEstate #SandPermits