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U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Lukas Atwell, the Communication Strategy and Operations staff noncommissioned officer in charge with 1st Marine Division, speaks about when he walked 64.82 miles in a 24-hour period Oct. 19 to raise money for charity. Atwell raised more than $6 thousand dollars in support of over 20 charities through pledges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Megan Roses)

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society was founded in 1904 and has been aiding service members and their families ever since. The society provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services, to members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows, and survivors. The Society also receives and manages donated funds to administer these programs and services. Their main goal is to help each person who comes to them get support for their immediate needs. Their long-term mission is to help Sailors and Marines become financially self-sufficient by learning how to better manage their personal finances and prepare for unplanned expenses. The MCAS Cherry Point NMCRS provided over 1,000 clients with $569,035 in financial assistance in 2017. This assistance ranged from basic living expenses and transportation expenses to family emergency and funeral expenses, with much more in between. The relief society is comprised mostly of volunteers who work daily to give back to service members in need. Whether a Marine needs budget counseling or a Sailor needs a home visit from a nurse, the volunteers at MCAS Cherry Point NMCRS worked a tireless 14,878 hours in the past year providing assistance to our Marines and Sailors aboard the Cherry Point air station.

"Our Corps needs our best Marines in all MOSs to stay Marine, and we are willing to invest in them. This year we will spend $136 million in reenlistment bonuses and incentives to recognize this fact. All Marines provide value to the team, but we need the very best Marines in these critical fields, like infantry squad leaders and aviation maintainers, to continue to lead, train, and prepare us to dominate the next fight." – Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. For more information go to MARADMIN 370/18: https://go.usa.gov/xU4Aq (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Shannon Doherty)

Teaser video used on official Marine Corps digital engagement platforms to promote awareness of the two options available for retirement.

A video production featuring U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 2nd Marine Logistics Group as they conduct a retrograde operation after supporting the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course at Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2016. WTI is a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine Aviation Training and Readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa/Released)

It may be tough to think about, but a family emergency can happen at any time. The Navy Marine Corps Society exists to help ease minds. Lance Corporal Jonathan Smith Brings you the story.

Gas prices in California continue to rise, although Camp Pendleton Marines fuel consumption remains steady. Available in high definition.