MCB HAWAII, KANOEHE BAY, Hawaii -- Picture the next time you PCS, that is, make a permanent change of station move. Now picture the next time you PCS without much of the associated stress.
If you are finding this difficult to believe, then you might not have heard about Marine Corps Community Services One Source, which provides active duty and their families, reservists, sister services and service delivery staff with information and resources that can help improve many areas of life - from personal to professional.
The range of One Source's support is grand and diverse. From relocation to education needs, family support to health and wellness, financial matters to everyday issues, MCCS One Source is your one-stop resource to find information, guidance and answers.
One Source support reaches to the military community in the form of an award-winning Web site with numerous and varied online references and assistance. Those who enjoy one-on-one personal assistance can do so with ease by calling MCCS One Source. Users can even access e-mail assistance with consultants if they choose.
By using credentialed consultants, patrons have confidential access to prepaid educational materials, and other reference resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Imagine that you have made the move, and your family is now living in a new town attached to a different base. With One Source, you can determine which neighborhood suits you and your family's needs. You are able to find a private school nearby for your children. Your spouse can find the best local college to finish that degree, as well as get employment assistance. You can find a vet for your cat, and you can even use the One Source Web site to get some ideas for having fun and getting acquainted with your new neighborhood.
Registration is easy for MCCS One Source. To create your own personal profile, log onto the mccs onesource.com Web site, and enter "Marines" as your user name. Then enter "Semper Fi" as your password.
If you want more interactive assistance, call a One Source consultant at 800-237-42374 (OCONUS Universal Free Phone), or 484-530-5908 (OCONUS collect.)
So, before you deploy, PCS, buy a car, look for a job, balance your personal budget or undertake any of the military lifestyle's many endeavors, remember that quality assistance is available 24/7 from MCCS One Source.