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According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services. - According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game. - Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Cpl. Lance Decker, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds the Headquarters Bn. guidon before the start of a military appearance inspection at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2013. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North published a force policy letter to be implemented by his Marines without delay, addressing the commandant's initiatives to get back to the basics. - Cpl. Lance Decker, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, holds the Headquarters Bn. guidon before the start of a military appearance inspection at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Oct. 11, 2013. Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, commander of MARFORRES and Marine Forces North published a force policy letter to be implemented by his Marines without delay, addressing the commandant's initiatives to get back to the basics.

Despite the government shutdown, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve remains fully engaged. ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. - Despite the government shutdown, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve remains fully engaged. ESGR is a Department of Defense agency that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees.

TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based TRICARE plan that qualified Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve and their families can purchase. During the government shutdown, TRICARE will continue to provide services to Reserve Marines. - TRICARE Reserve Select is a premium-based TRICARE plan that qualified Marines in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve and their families can purchase. During the government shutdown, TRICARE will continue to provide services to Reserve Marines.

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil. - Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. Despite the government shutdown, the Military OneSource website and hotline will remain fully operational. They help with a broad range of concerns including confidential non-medical counseling, financial counseling, specialty consultations, and health and wellness coaching. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

Lance Cpl. Jovan Caballeros, a motor transportation operator with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, winds up his throw as Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dale Dixon, a hospital corpsman with Detachment 2, Group Aid Support, 4th Marine Logistics Group, releases his shot in a coordinated attack to “peg out” an adversary during the Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia final dodge ball game, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 7, 2013. IRT is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve Forces Command, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese) - Lance Cpl. Jovan Caballeros, a motor transportation operator with 6th Engineer Support Battalion, winds up his throw as Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Dale Dixon, a hospital corpsman with Detachment 2, Group Aid Support, 4th Marine Logistics Group, releases his shot in a coordinated attack to “peg out” an adversary during the Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia final dodge ball game, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 7, 2013. IRT is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve Forces Command, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese)

Army Maj. James R. Britton, 629th Forward Surgical Team, explains and demonstrates proper suturing techniques to Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia personnel, during one of the unit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 6. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities - Army Maj. James R. Britton, 629th Forward Surgical Team, explains and demonstrates proper suturing techniques to Innovative Readiness Training Joint Task-Force Summit West Virginia personnel, during one of the unit’s daily “Buddy Aid” medical training courses, at Mount Hope, W. Va., Aug. 6. IRT Summit is a Marine-led training event with support from the Navy Reserve, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. It provides real-world training opportunities for service members and units to prepare them for their wartime missions while supporting the needs of America’s underserved communities

NEW ORLEANS -- Phyllis M. Taylor, philanthropist, life-long Marine Corps supporter and wife of the late veteran and entrepreneur Patrick F. Taylor, stands alongside Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as they render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the “Honorary Marine” ceremony, at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, in which Taylor became the 76th Honorary Marine, June 14. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese) - NEW ORLEANS -- Phyllis M. Taylor, philanthropist, life-long Marine Corps supporter and wife of the late veteran and entrepreneur Patrick F. Taylor, stands alongside Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve, as they render honors during the playing of the national anthem at the “Honorary Marine” ceremony, at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, in which Taylor became the 76th Honorary Marine, June 14. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fenton Reese)

Sgt. Matthew Salazar, Company B, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, stretches on a Power Plate machine during a tour June 7, 2013, at the Denver Broncos training facility in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos strength and training coaches shared fitness tips during the tour to 12 Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Marines. - Sgt. Matthew Salazar, Company B, Intelligence Support Battalion, Force Headquarters Group, stretches on a Power Plate machine during a tour June 7, 2013, at the Denver Broncos training facility in Englewood, Colo. The Broncos strength and training coaches shared fitness tips during the tour to 12 Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. Marines.