Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV, commander of the Marine Corps Reserve, said NGREA funding allows reserve Marines to maintain equipment and maintain interoperability with the joint force. "I thank the subcommittee for its continued support, especially through the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account," he said "For the Marine Corps Reserve, NGREA is not just a funding line, it's a warfighting requirement.
Dakota Meyer, a Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Afghanistan War but later became a sharp critic of the Biden administration over its chaotic withdrawal from that conflict, is reenlisting in the military and will serve in the Marine Reserves.
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is proposing significant changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including a potential reduction of up to 80,000 jobs, as part of a broader plan to increase efficiency and focus on the agency’s core mission.
This week, MCRA Board Member, Andrew Ferrar had the honor to award certificates and medals from the Military Order of the Purple Heart and Sons of the American Revolution to a couple of Cadets from Blackman High School, Murfreesboro, TN.