New Sequestration Video Available.
[4/12/2013]

A second video regarding Sequestration has been posted on marines.mil and DVIDS. Copy and paste the URLs (below) into your web browser to access:

marines.mil: http://www.marines.mil/

DVIDS: http://www.dvidshub.net/video/286467/gen-james-f-amos-sequestration-update-2

Military & Family Life Consultant Program.
[4/1/2013]

Need to Talk? Military & Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) are here to listen. MFLCs are available to help Marines, attached Sailors, spouses and children, and staff.

MFLCs can address:
* Deployment and reintegration
* Marriage and relationship issues
* Parenting and family issues
* Communication challenges
* Stress and anxiety
* Sadness, grief and loss
* Daily life issues

Counseling and training are FREE and ANONYMOUS. No records are kept by a MFLC. Exceptions to confidentiality include duty-to-warn cases. Helping you is their priority!

After-hours and weekend appointments are available. Group or offsite meetings can be arranged.

Please see your local Installation Family Advocacy Program website for more MFLC information. Additional MFLC information or brochures can be found at Installation Family Centers, Family Advocacy Program Office, etc.

Click here to read the Feb 2013 Marine Corps Times Article “More counselors for Marines and Dependents”.

Click here to view MFLC Frequently Asked Questions.

Military Homefront and Military OneSource websites have merged!
[1/22/2013]

Marines and Family Members please be aware: The Military Homefront website no longer exists. The only website now is Military OneSource at www.militaryonesource.mil. The website has been redesigned, and once you are on the main page you can select Marines under the Branches of Service tab and see the USMC page.

235,000 subscribers and counting!
[4/12/2013]

As of mid-April 2013 eMarine has over 235,000 subscribers! THANK YOU for spreading the word and helping us exceed our goal of 200,000!

It's cold and flu season - protect yourself!
[1/22/2013]

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website offers helpful information regarding handwashing. This is a good reminder especially for those that work with children. Visit: http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/ .

Safari (Mac) Users - Access Information.
[1/22/2013]

eMarine subscribers using a Mac and the web browser Safari have reported problems logging into eMarine.

If you are unable to log into eMarine using a Mac and Safari, please download either Google Chrome or Firefox - these free web browers should allow you to access eMarine without any issues.

Additional information if you download Firefox:

If you download Firefox and are still unable to access eMarine from a Mac, try changing the browser settings using these instructions:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Select Tools -> Internet Options.
3. Select the "Advanced" tab.
4. Scroll down to the "Security" section and select the checkboxes for "Use SSL 3.0", "Use TLS 1.0",
5. Deselect the "Use SSL 2.0" option.
6. Click Apply and then OK.
7. Close all open browsers and then try to access the site again.

If you are still unable to access eMarine from a Mac after trying all of the above, please click the Technical Support button at the top right of the page for assistance.

System Changes: CAC Capability and New Password Requirements!
[9/21/2012]

Please be aware of the following system changes:
Change 1: New Password Requirements
eMarine rolled out new password requirements on 18 July 2012 to meet DoD standards. Anyone who attempts to log in with a password that does not meet the requirements below will be prompted to change it.

Registered Users - your new password must contain the following:
* Minimum of 8 characters
* Minimum of one upper case character
* Minimum of one lower case character
* Minimum of one numeric character
* Minimum of one "special" character (#, $, %, &, etc.)
You will be prompted to change your password every 90 days; at least 4 characters must be different when changing passwords.

Site Administrators - your new password must contain the following:
* Minimum of 15 characters
* Minimum of one upper case character
* Minimum of one lower case character
* Minimum of one numeric character
* Minimum of one "special" character (#, $, %, &, etc.)
You will be prompted to change your password every 90 days; at least 4 characters must be different when changing passwords.

Please note: Your account will be locked after 3 failed password attempts! If you are not sure of your password, please reset it by clicking on the Forgot your Login info link.

Change 2: Optional CAC log in now available! CAC log in capability was also introduced on 18 July 2012. All users will have the OPTION of associating their CAC with their eMarine profile. All users will still be able to log in with their user ID and password if they prefer to. Click here for instructions on how to register your CAC with your existing eMarine profile. For more information please see MARADMIN 672/10 - the USMCs policy directing PKI/PKE and references DoD and DoN policy guidance.

First Lady of the Marine Corps
[5/30/2012]

Headquarters Marine Corps is excited to announce that on May 17, 2012 eMarine debuted The First Lady of the Marine Corps, Mrs. Bonnie Amos' eMarine page! All eMarine subscribers have access to her page. To access her page, log into eMarine, click on the Featured Links tab near the top of the page and click First Lady of the Marine Corps.

eMarine Tip - Finding a Unit Site!
[4/6/2012]

Family Members - the quickest way to locate your service member's unit is to click on Find a Unit Site and then the Sponsor Search button on the top right of the map! You only need the first name, last name and birthday in MMDD format to search for the unit and subscribe! Use this method if you are not sure what unit your service member belongs to!

eMarine Speaks Many Languages!
[12/21/2011]

Google's website translator now offers instant access to automatic translation of all eMarine sites and pages. Simply select a language from the drop-down menu on the bottom right side of your screen.