The MarineParents.com web site and Annual National Conference are for parents (Moms AND Dads), spouses, family and friends of our Marines and Recruits to gather for support during bootcamp, training, active duty, floats, and deployments. All Marine and Recruit family members and friends are welcome to join us.

Our mission includes four distinct areas: Informing, Connecting, Sharing, and Supporting.

1. INFORMING: Research and provide reliable resources for information about the United States Marine Corps

2. CONNECTING: Provide the web site along with various online communications and the Annual National Conference as a means for parents, spouses, family and friends of Marines and Recruits around the world to connect with each other

3. SHARING: Share personal news, stories, and letters related to our Marines and Recruits to help other parents, spouses, family and friends feel more connected to their Marine or Recruit

4. SUPPORTING: Provide emotional and spiritual support and encouragement to each other and our Marines and Recruits

Our mission includes the following guiding principles:

• The web site and Annual National Conference is "a Place to Connect & Share"

• We DO NOT address or allow political issues on our web site, chat rooms, forums or at the Annual National Conference.

• We DO allow freedom of spiritual proclamations, support and prayer.

• We DO believe in God, Family, Country and The United States Marine Corps.

• We are always faithful to the United States Marine Corps and Marines: Semper Fidelis