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The USMCRA Benefit Auction officially opens for bidding on September 17, 2026, providing supporters across the country with an opportunity to help strengthen the mission of the United States Marine Corps Reserve Association while supporting Marines, Marine families, veterans, and the programs that serve them. Every registration, bid, donation, and shared post helps expand the reach of USMCRA while providing meaningful support to those who have faithfully served our nation.
Supporters can register today before bidding officially begins on September 17, 2026. The auction page includes auction items, important dates, updates, and everything needed to participate once bidding
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — From April 28–30, 2026, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center played host to the premier military exposition, Modern Day Marine. Among the innovators and military leaders shaping the future of the Corps, The Association established a commanding presence, utilizing the high-profile venue to expand its reach, connect with the community, and advocate for critical legislative priorities.
The three-day expo drew a massive crowd of over 10,000 attendees. The Association's booth served as a bustling hub of activity, welcoming a couple hundred visitors eager to learn more about the organization's mission, initiatives, and impact. "Modern Day Marine is one of the highlights of the year," said Ken Hopper, National President of The Association. "It provides The Association an opportunity to connect and reconnect. Getting to share our mission with a new group of people is exciting." READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
For nearly three years, The Tun Legacy Foundation has been working diligently to rebuild OUR Tun Tavern. We are closer than ever to seeing our birthplace rise again, but we need a final, decisive push.
The MCRA membership has the unique power to help the Foundation secure its vital construction loan and turn this dream into reality. There are two distinct missions every single one of us can participate in right now to make it happen:
The rebuilding of Tun Tavern isn't just a construction project—it’s the restoration of our home. Let’s lead from the front, Marines. Join the 1775 Club, buy your paver, and let's get this done. Semper Fidelis! Read the full article.
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johnny "Joey" Jones lost both of his legs in combat in Afghanistan in 2010 and was medically retired in 2012. Today at the Pentagon, after 14 years out of uniform, he reenlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. Read full article.
Get ready to make history! As the Marine Corps Reserve Association approaches its monumental 100th Anniversary on November 10, 2026, we're embarking on a special project to commemorate this incredible milestone: an "Oral History" book, created in partnership with Publishing Concepts!
Imagine your stories, your experiences, and your memories as a member of the MCRRA preserved for generations to come. This commemorative book will be a tapestry woven from the personal narratives of our dedicated members, offering a unique and intimate look at the Association's century of service and camaraderie. CLICK HERE to learn more about the project.
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!
To read the current MCRA By-Laws, members should click here.
SOLICITATION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ENLISTED AWARDS MARADMIN 253/26
FISCAL YEAR 2027 INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE MARINE CORPS COMMAND INSPECTION SCHEDULE MARADMIN 251/26
OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR JUNE 2026 AND PROJECTED OFFICER PROMOTIONS FOR JULY 2026 MARADMIN 244/26
JUNE 2026 STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER (SNCO) PROMOTIONS FOR ACTIVE RESERVE (AR), SELECTED MARINE CORPS RESERVE (SMCR), AND INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE (IRR) AND JULY/AUGUST 2026 PLANNED SNCO PROMOTIONS FOR AR, SMCR, AND IRR MARADMIN 238/26
The Japanese officially surrendered to the Allies on board the battleship MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay. With General Holland Smith transferred home in July 1945, the senior Marine Corps representative at the historic ceremony was LtGen Roy S. Geiger, who had succeeded Smith as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
Eleven Marines from the 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division, stationed near Naha, Okinawa, drowned while swimming, from an undercurrent caused by Typhoon Emma. The violent storm, with 140 mph winds, struck the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Korea, and Japan, causing some 55 deaths and millions of dollars in property damage.
Two Marines were killed and two were wounded when rockets hit their compound in Beirut, Lebanon. Heavy fighting continued for the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit peacekeeping force in the area near their positions around the Beirut International Airport.
On Guadalcanal, the 1st Raider Battalion and the 1st Parachute Battalion, supported by planes of MAG-23 and two destroyer transports, landed east of Tasimboko, advanced west into the rear of Japanese positions, and carried out a successful raid on a Japanese supply base.
Hurricane Iniki devastated the island of Kauai in Hawaii in one of the worst storms the islands had seen in over a century. Marines of the 1st Marine Brigade based at Kaneohe Bay, spearheaded Operation Garden Sweep, the massive cleanup effort.
The 3d Battalion, 5th Marines landed on Wolmi-do Island in Inchon Harbor and secured it prior to the main landing. The 1st Marine Division under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith landed at Inchon and began the Inchon-Seoul campaign.
A detachment of Marines under Major Daniel Carmick from the Naval Station at New Orleans, together with an Army detachment, destroyed a pirate stronghold at Barataria, on the Island of Grande Terre, near New Orleans.
A new 40-acre training facility for Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) was dedicated at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, by General Alfred M. Gray, Commandant of the Marine Corps.
Marines of the 1st Marine Division crossed the Han River along a six-mile beachhead, eight miles northwest of Seoul, Korea. Five days later, the 1st and 5th Marines would attack Seoul and the city would be captured by 27 September.
One hundred and ninety Marines and seamen from the USS PENSACOLA and BENICIA landed at the Bay of Panama, Columbia, to protect the railroad and American lives and property during the revolution.
The American flag was raised over Peleliu, Palau Islands, at the 1st Marine Division Command Post. Although the flag raising symbolized that the island was secured, pockets of determined Japanese defenders continued to fight on. As late as 21 April 1947, 27 Japanese holdouts finally surrendered to the American naval commander on the scene.
Marines of III Amphibious Corps, commanded by Major General Keller E. Rockey, began landing in North China to assist the Chinese Nationalist government in accepting the surrender of Japanese forces and repatriating Japanese soldiers and civilians.
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NEW MEMBER JOB PORTAL The Association has joined forces with Bluu Kazi to provide a job placement platform. This platform is now live. This platform is dedicated to assisting Marines in finding new opportunities, building connections and discovering educational opportunities. Members will be able to upload resumes, search current opening positions, and receive educational assistance to prepare you for your transition to civilian life or to prepare you for a transition to a different line of work. Simply click on the photo above and begin your new journey.
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