Marine Corps Installations West

Los Angeles and San Diego are in the FBI’s top 10 hotspots for human trafficking. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month, you are encouraged to stay informed of ways to help fight human trafficking, and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org or call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-800-373-8878, you suspect Human Trafficking activity. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

The Department of Defense has taken steps to increase suicide prevention efforts. They have ordered command stand downs, mandated classes on suicide prevention, and encouraged leadership to ensure that all commanders are taking care of the Service members under their care.