MCRA TO HOST LEGAL SHIELD SYMPOSIUM

On 12 July the MCRA will be hosting an informational symposium concerning updates to Legal Shield, a sponsor of the MCRA. There have been some significant changes to the coverage with your membership. The symposium will begin at 2000 Eastern Standard Time on 12 July 2018. This symposium will focus upon new small business plans. To review these plans click here. To register for the event click here.

MCRA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SERIES

Last year the MCRA introduced a new program as part of the ANNUAL MEETING, the "Professional Military Education series." The inaugural event in New Orleans, was kicked off with MajGen James Livingston and his Commanders. This year we will continue this series at the upcoming meeting in San Antonio, hosted by the 4th RECON BN. On Saturday, October 13 from 0800-1130 we will host a two-part series. The first portion will focus upon the situation the U.S. faces in the Pacific. This briefing/discussion will be led by former 7th Fleet Commander, VADM John Bird; the second portion of the series will focus upon combat leadership and we are proud to announce that former SgtMaj of the Marine Corps, Gene Overstreet, and Maj James Capers the first Marine inducted into the COMMANDO HALL OF FAME. All MARINES are invited to attend. To register for the ANNUAL MEETING click here. We are excited about this year's meeting and we are extremely thankful to the 4th Recon Battalion for all of their support. We hope you will be in attendance.

Yanky 72 Memorial On 14 July the Memorial for those that lost their lives in the tragic accident of Yanky 72  will be dedicated. The Officers & Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone who donated money for the building of the Memorial. Due to your efforts we actually exceeded our goal of $15,000!! Outstanding Marines & thank you! No one needs an invitation you are invited to attend the ceremony. To review the ceremony click here.   "THE U.S. MARINE CORPS RESERVE COME TO THE FORE" This is the first of a two-part series to document the evolution of the Marine Corps Reserve by Col Walter Ford. To read this first part click here.