Single Marine Program
 

In keeping with Marine Corps tradition, the responsibility and leadership opportunities offered to Marines are extended to those who makeup the largest percentage of the Marine Corps. The Single Marine Program (SMP) was established to provide a forum for Marines to identify quality of life ideas and issues and recommend solutions, after all change starts from the bottom up. Through participation in the planning and coordination of programs and activities Marines have a direct influence in their execution.

Activities and events are as varied as the single Marines the program serves, because it belongs to the Marines. Activities typically fall under one of 5 program components: recreation, life skills, career progression, health and wellness, and community involvement. Single Marines contribute tens of thousands of community service hours each year. They participate in Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, Adopt a School, beach cleanups, or Veterans Homes and many others. Many other local organizations and causes benefit from the time and service contributed by Marines who want to make a difference in their community.

Other past activities throughout the Marine Corps include paintball excursions, deep sea fishing trips, "PMEs" to Washington, DC, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and New York City. Single Marines impact programming on base too. They have sponsored barracks bash events, voter registration drives, personal financial management seminars, and healthy lifestyles briefs.

Motivated single Marines, a supportive command, and Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) staff provide the foundation for a successful program - what's missing is you! Make a difference, get involved..

Mike Saunders
Single Marine Program Coordinator
highersp@usmc-mccs.org

Building 208
Jacksonville, NC 28545-5001

DSN 752-5605
COMM 910-449-5846
FAX 910-449-6907