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The L.I.N.K.S. Program
Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills (L.I.N.K.S) is a program within Marine Corps Family Team Building that enhances the readiness of Marines, both single and married, and their families by offering an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle.  Topics include military pay and allowances, benefits, services, deployments, moving and much more.   

Eligibility
All Marines, spouses, children (6 – 12), teens (13 – 18), and parents of Marines are eligible to participate in L.I.N.K.S.  Additionally, other Service Members and spouses serving with Marines, and Marine Corps civilian employees and spouses are eligible.

L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses is open to spouses only.  Marine and spouse can attend together in the L.I.N.K.S. for Couples.  L.I.N.K.S. for Marines is geared toward E1-E4 and O1-O2, however, the class is open to all ranks.  

Registration Guidelines
Registration Deadline is 7 days prior to the training date and participants are responsible for individual registrations. 

To register, contact Brooke Burgess, L.I.N.K.S. Trainer, via phone (928) 269-6503, or email burgessbm@usmc-mccs.org .  Full name, unit, phone number, email address and childcare information is required to register.

Trainings are provided by request for individual units.  Please provide four weeks notice for the team to prepare and training dates depend on classroom availability.  Please direct any questions or concerns to the L.I.N.K.S. Trainer. 

Childcare Guidelines

L.I.N.K.S. will provide childcare services at no charge to the participants provided that a current drop-in packet is on file at the Child Development Center.  The names and ages of the children needing care will be required for reservation.  In the event the Child Development Center is unavailable a Certified In-Home Care Provider will be used. If childcare has been reserved, the participant is responsible for the no show fee charged by the CDC if they do not follow the proper procedure to cancel.