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
- Loan Locker Request FormThe Lending Locker program supplies service members with dependents household goods during the PCS process, both leaving and coming to MCAGCC. Items can be loaned out for 30 days. We have items such as kitchen goods, blow-up mattress, coffee pots, microwaves and more. Please stop by the IR&R office, call or email for more details and to begin the process of loaning items.
- Just the Basics Hi Desert Guide 2024This site connects you to a guide you can download full of local civilian and state resources, information, local attractions, desert and California safety information, and a map of the Morongo and Coachella Valleys to help orientate you.
New Parent Support Program (NPSP)
Building 1438 North
Markescia Corker (760) 830-6345
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.
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.
Stroller Warriors Running Club
Jill Hawkins: strollerwarriors29palms@gmail.com
Stroller Warriors is a free running club that seeks to bring together military spouses or those looking to get together to run, providing a free, safe, and encouraging environment. We host runs twice a week as well as special events throughout the year, and have runs in stroller friendly locations so that those with small children can run with their strollers.
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.
