 The Navy and Marine Corps require highly trained and skilled professionals for the global war on terrorism and other threats facing our nation. These professionals must be focused and clearly dedicated to the tasks at hand to accomplish mission objectives. This drive is often passed down through the family. To assist service members in pointing their youth in the right direction, the Navy offers a program called DEFI. The Drug Education for Youth, or DEFI, program provides children ages 9 to 12 with leadership and confidence so they are better equipped to engage in healthy, drug-free lifestyles. The program helps develop youth through drug education, mentoring and community outreach to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their families. Sailors and Marines can enroll their children in the DEFI program to help them reduce risk factors identified with substance abuse, gang involvement and crime. For more information on the DEFI program, visit the Navy Personnel Command website.