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29 Palms Personal and Professional Development LibGuide: Welcome Aboard

The Commanding General's Welcome Aboard Brief provides everything you need to know about life aboard MCAGCC. You will learn about different activities and services available on base and the surrounding communities. Per Marine Corps order 1754.10, Military Personnel in grades of E-1 through E-6, O-1 through O-2, and WO-1 must attend Mandatory Settling in Services at Contiguous United States locations. Family members are highly encouraged to attend.  Others aboard MCAGCC that are interested in what MCCS 29 Palms has to offer are also welcome to attend.  

Following the presentations, there is an information fair where you learn more details about each program. Those services on the tabs and have electronic information that will help you better understand their program.  For more information, please call or email Brittany Rising, program manager for Information, Referral and Relocation:

(760) 830-6344

brittany.rising@usmc.mil

New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

Building 1438 North 

(760) 830-7622

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a professional team of registered nurses and licensed clinicians who provide supportive and caring services to military families who are expecting and/or with children from birth to five years of age. Through a variety of voluntary programs, including home visits and classes, the NPSP helps families learn to cope with stress, isolation, post deployment reunions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. 

TRICARE

(760) 830-2961/2903

TriWest (United Healthcare)

(877) 988-9378

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line:

(800) 874-2273

Liberty Military Housing

Building 1003

(760) 368-4500

If you plan to live in military housing, Liberty is  your housing contact.  Housing applications are available on Liberty's website: www.LiveLMH.com 

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Bldg 1447

(760) 830-7740

Ensuring continuity of care for exceptional family members enhances the quality of life for enrolled Marine Corps families in order to support the mission of the Marine Corps.

Bob Hope USO

Palm Springs International Airport

North end adjacent to the airport near customs.  Follow airport signage.

(760) 866-1100

Airport comfort lounge for traveling military and their families. Also extensive on-base event programming such as BBQs, Movie Nights, Holiday Parties, Family Days, and more that are coordinated though the units.

29-PSP is a 100% volunteer organization that provides complementary transportation for active-duty Marines and their loved ones between MCAGCC to Palms Springs International Airport (PSP), Palms Springs Amtrack station, Desert Hot Springs Greyhound bus station and Ontario International Airport (ONT).  Visit the website by clicking the link below to schedule your ride.

Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) 

Building 1417N (4th and Brown St.) 

(760) 830-4997 or (760) 830-0273 

The SAPR Program provides training and education to Marines, Sailors, dependents, and eligible civilians in an effort to foster an environment where sexual assault is not tolerated, provides guidance on how to respond and report, and works with key stakeholders to hold offenders accountable. 

Wood Hobby Shop 

Building 1342

Robert Henry: (760)  830-7214 

The Wood Hobby Shop / Laser Engraving and More Service is located near the main area of the base in the warehouse area. The location is at Building 1342 between 2nd & 3rd Street off of Sturgis. 

The Wood Hobby Shop is a recreational woodworking facility that offers our Marines, Sailors, Family Members and Civilian Counterparts a full-service woodworking hobby, crafts, and furniture building environment. We maintain a complete inventory of woodworking tools and equipment as well and a modest inventory of lumber and supplies to aid in all aspects of project creation and completion. 

The Laser Engraving and More Service allows us to enhance and expand the creativity of our patrons and to provide plaques, plates and other finished products for gifts or presentation at a discounted price. 

American Red Cross

Building 693 (Family Service Center)

(760) 830-6685

(877) 272-7337

Providing assistance in times of emergency and access to financial assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  We serve active duty service members and their families as well as DoD civilians and families serving overseas, National Guard, Reserves, and veterans.

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

Building 693, Suite 106

twentyninepalms@nmcrs.org

(760) 830-6323

Armed Services YMCA 

Building 693, Suite 102 

(760) 830-7481

The Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms branch was opened in 1992. Our focus is to assist the junior enlisted, Sergeant and below, and their families, as they are often most vulnerable to the frequent transitions and obstacles of military life. We seek to make military life easier by offering low-cost and free programs that have been specifically tailored to meet the needs of this unique lifestyle. The ASYMCA cooperates closely with unity and base commands to give back to the men and women who make such a great sacrifice to our nation. We are here to make a difference. We are here to serve. 

Family Advocacy Program Counseling Services 

Building 1438

General information: (760) 830-6345

The Family Advocacy Program provides services to reduce the risk of abuse in military families. Services include prevention and education, clinical counseling, and assessment and response to reports of abuse. The program also receives reports of problematic sexual behaviors among children and youth and works with parents to obtain services to address these types of behaviors. Victim advocates are available to provide services to victims of family abuse. 

Individual Counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, child & teen, referrals and case management 

Single Marine Program at Spike’s Place 

Building 1532 (Next to Dominions) 

(760) 830-4767

Spikes’ Place, home of the Single Marine Program, is open to ALL ACTIVE DUTY. We house over 800 movies from new school to old school, a wide array of gaming consoles.  We have computers for gaming, surfing the web, or professional uses. For physical indoor challenges, we offer championship grade pool tables, poker tables, ping pong tables, and a top-quality shuffleboard. The Single Marine program offers lounging areas equipped with full size flat screen televisions to view UFC, NFL, NBA, and MLB.  This facility is fully equipped with free Wi-Fi for all patrons within the facility to receive connectivity. For on location activities such as Barracks Bashes, Marine Got Talents talent shows, and outdoor movies nights, patrons can have fun and entertainment.  When getting out and about to Southern California’s most popular recreation all ranks are encouraged to partake of these events to continue and help create morale and comradeship out in the communities. 

Environmental Affairs

Building 1418 

Shanese Risper Shanese.risper.ctr@usmc.mil 

Archeology and Paleontology Center

Building 1091

760-830-1196

Environmental Affairs, Natural and Cultural Resources, Water Resources, Compliance Section, National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), Air Resource Management Office, Pollution Prevention, Recycling, Range Sustainment and Hazardous Waste Management Branch. 

FOCUS (Families Over Coming Under Stress)

Building 693 (Family Service Center)

twentyninepalms@focusproject.org

(760) 830-3818 

FOCUS provides consultations and resilience training to military children, families, and couples. It teaches practical skills to help families and couples overcome common challenges related to a military life such as transitions, injury and stress, including stress and uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It helps build on current strengths and teach new strategies to enhance communication and problem solving, goal setting and creating a shared family story. 

Religious Ministries

Building 1541

(760) 830-6464, (760) 830-6892, (760)  830-6646, (760) 830-4739

COVID related anxiety counseling, resilience counseling, virtual spiritual, moral and emotional support to exposed and infected Marines and family members. 

Child and Youth Programs Resource & Referral (CDC)

Building 694 

(760) 830-3450

Resource and Referral is your one-stop contact for any questions about enrollment in any of the CYP childcare programs. 

Commanding General's Welcome Aboard Brief 2025

Welcome to MCAGCC 29 Palms!  The Commanding General's Welcome Aboard brief is required for E1-E6 and O1, O2 and WO1.  But all are welcome to attend.  For those with spouses and families, please join us at our brief just for you! For more information, please call Brittany Rising, IR&R Program Manager, at 760-830-6344 or email brittany.rising@usmc.mil.

Baby Boot Camp Hosted by the New Parent Support Program

This full-day class is to provide expecting parents with skills and knowledge for the new infant and transition to parenthood.  Please call 760-830-7622 for more info.

MCAGCC Lending Locker

The Information, Referral and Relocation program offers household good item to loan out during your PCS both coming to and leaving MCAGCC. Please contact Brittany Rising, IR&R program manager, for more details: brittany.rising@usmc.mil or call (760) 830-6344.

Lending Locker