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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
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.
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
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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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.
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.
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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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
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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A small detail of Marines under Captain Maurice G. Holmes defeated Nicaraguan bandits near Chuyelite. GySgt Charles Williams was mortally wounded during the fighting. Capt Holmes was later awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry, and a posthumous award was given to GySgt Williams.
Japanese aircraft attacked Wake Island within hours of the fateful attack on Pearl Harbor. Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion and Marine Fighter Squadron 211 resisted Japanese invasion attempts for over two weeks before finally succumbing to an overwhelming force.
Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations capable) landed in Somalia kicking off Operation Restore Hope, the largest humanitarian relief operation of its kind.
In Bosnia, 22 Marines from Marine Corps Security Force Company, Naples, Italy were among the first American troops to arrive. They provided the security for Allied Forces Southern Europe headquartered at Sarajevo. About 2,500 NATO troops would be in place by 19 December taking on the task of peace enforcement in former Yugoslavia from the U.N.
The Secretary of the Navy, John Sullivan, signed a "Memorandum of Agreement" with the State Department which laid the basis for the modern Marine Security Guard program at U.S. embassies throughout the world.
The Marine detachment of the USS Ticonderoga provided shipboard security for three U.S. astronauts, Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, Harrison Schmitt, and their Apollo-17 space capsule. The astronauts had successfully completed a (then) record lunar stay of more than 75 hours.
Operation Just Cause was launched in Panama to protect American lives, restore the democratic process, preserve the integrity of the Panama Canal Treaty, and apprehend dictator General Manuel Antonio Noriega. One Marine, Corporal Garreth C. Isaak, was killed and three other were wounded during the operation.
Japanese forces launched a predawn landing on Wake Island and Wilkes Island, while their carriers launched air strikes against Wilkes, Wake, and Peale islands in support of the landing force. After nearly 12 hours of desperate fighting, the three islands were surrendered.
Twenty helicopters from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 162, were rushed to Ceylon onboard the USS Princeton where Marines participated in the rescue and evacuation of flood victims
LtCol Raymond G. Davis led his battalion into Hagaru-Ri, Korea after four days of intense fighting in the mountain passes against a numerically superior hostile force. His battalion, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, helped clear the way for the 5th and 7th Marines, and LtCol Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism.
December MCRA BOARD MEETING
12 Dec 2024
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