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The mission of the MCRA is to serve members of the Marine Corps Reserve through promotion of professional development, advocacy for the Marine Corps Reserve, furthering the relevance and value of the Marine Corps Reserve and its individual members, and advancing the interests of the total United States Marine Corps in order to preserve the security of the United States.

Breaking Ground on The Tun

On November 10, 2024, we celebrated The Tun™ Groundbreaking and 249th Marine Corps Birthday. We were honored to have Lieutenant General Calvert L. Worth, Jr., Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Guest of Honor) and Medal of Honor Recipient Major General James E. Livingston join us for this historic moment.

"We've been talking about The Tun and rebuilding The Tun ever since I have been in the Marine Corps," General Livingston said to the crowd. "But it's going to happen this time! I believe, and other Marines believe it will be built. And I will see you all here next year. We want The Tun™ complete because Marines win."

The day was filled with camaraderie, honor and pride as we saw performances by the United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, American Bombshells and the Quaker City String Band. Attendees were always entertained as comedian and Marine Veteran Bryson Banks and historical reenactor Robert DeVitis (Ben Franklin) shared stories and engaged with attendees.

A special thank you to everyone who traveled to celebrate with us. We appreciate your continued support for this project and look forward to reuniting soon!
For more details, read our story on The Tun™ Groundbreaking and Marine Corps Birthday Block Party here: Groundbreaking. (Pictured L-R)

Judith Francis, Executive Director, The Society of St. George, Philadelphia; Pat Dailey, USMC, President and Founder, The Tun Legacy Foundation; Robert Brink, The Tun Legacy Foundation Board Chair and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Free and Accepted Masons; LtGen Calvert L. Worth, Jr., Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force; MajGen James E. Livingston; Kenneth Leith, Past President, The St. Andrew’s Society of Philadelphia; Theresa Murtagh, President, Friendly Sons & Daughters of St. Patrick

Empowering Veteran-Owned Businesses: NVBDC Services Committee Launches Innovative Monthly Webinars

National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is proud to announce another successful year of innovative monthly webinars.  These webinars are designed to foster collaboration between veteran business owners and supplier diversity professionals, providing crucial resources for growth and development. Led by John Taylor, the Services Committee aims to continue supporting veteran-owned businesses by providing educational resources to SD/VOBs and the ability for them to access, engage and interact with NVBDC Corporate Members through these informative series. Click here to read the full article.

Eligible veterans get easier access to military bases under new rules

The more than 4 million veterans who are eligible for certain on-base benefits may have an easier time getting into military installations, under new rules announced by the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.

The new procedures allow these veterans and their eligible caregivers to enroll for recurring access to an installation, so that once they’ve completed that process, they can go directly to the installation gate and present the same credential to enter the installation at subsequent visits. READ THE STORY

Combat-Injured Veterans Need Our Help NOW - Here's How

Bipartisan legislation designed to end an unfair pay offset for tens of thousands of combat-injured veterans has earned overwhelming support in the last two sessions of Congress. But for the 118th Congress to include the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282/S. 344) in the next National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – a move which would send a clear message of support to the all-volunteer force – advocates must overcome cost concerns. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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The Association would like to acknowledge those who have committed to supporting The Association at the Benefactor level. Their support will fulfill our promise to the men and women who sacrifice for our freedom - Today - Tomorrow. Become a Benefactor Today!

MCRA BY LAWS, effective Oct 2023

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 "#GIVINGTUESDAY" Support YOUR Association

This #GivingTuesday, let's come together to support the Marine Corps Reserve. Your donation to the Marine Corps Reserve Association will directly impact the lives of countless Marines and their families. From recognizing outstanding achievement with awards to providing essential training and education, your generosity fuels our mission. Additionally, your support helps us provide scholarships to deserving high school students and disaster relief to those in need. Let's make a difference together. Donate today and help us build a brighter future for the Marine Corps Reserve. Our Federal EIN is 53-0235297. You can also click here to make a donation.

 

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Congress approves $3B lifeline to prevent delay in vet benefits

Senate lawmakers approved a $3 billion budget stopgap for the Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday, preventing a threatened delay in the delivery of some veterans benefits checks next month. The move came just two days after House lawmakers advanced the same appropriations measure, which also mandates a report from department officials on the reasons behind the department’s budget shortfall within a month. The legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden before the end of Friday. Read the story.

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The deadline for filing a legal claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is August 10th. If you are looking for assistance, contact MCRA’s entrusted law firm Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico. Read this educational and informative article for answers to questions you may still have. To learn more click here.

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MARADMINS OF NOTE

1. MARADMIN 292/24. Subj: APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RESERVE OFFICERS APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE SCHOOL FUNDED WEEKEND SEMINAR PROGRAM WITH START DATES IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 click here.

2. MARADMIN 283/24. SUBJ: CHANGE 1 TO CONVENING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 (FY25) RESERVE COMMAND SCREENING BOARD (RCSB) AND RESERVE SENIOR LEADER BOARD (RSLB) click here.

3. MARADMIN 282/24. SUBJ: JULY STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTIONS FOR ACTIVE RESERVE (AR), SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR), AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) AND AUGUST 2024 PLANNED SNCO PROMOTIONS FOR AR, SMCR, AND IRR click here

4. MARADMIN 274/24. SUBJ: UPDATE TO FY 2024 RESERVE (SMCR-IMA-IRR) STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTION SELECTION BOARD 45 DAY MARADMIN . click here

MCRA LATEST PODCAST 

The MCRA latest PODCAST focuses on the career ofCol David Leighton, USMCR (Ret). In this PODCAST we will hear why Dave joined the Marine Corps; his training to become a Marine and a Naval Aviator. Listen to what Vietnam was like during the Corps' first "Advisory" mission in 1961. We hear about the Corps build-up and flying combat missions in 1966. Dave will also discuss the Association from the 1970s to today. This is a PODCAST you do not want to miss, from an American warrior who has served his country for over 60 years. Col David Leighton PODCAST

       

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