MCRA News

Marine Corps 250

The Corps approaches 250th Anniversary

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 / Marine Corps/DoD News

HQMC will begin the 250th celebration on Super Bowl Sunday and continue through the year. An effort to commemorate the 250th Birthday of the United
States Marine Corps. The effort will be led by Headquarters Marine Corps and executed by an assigned Task Force. The endeavor will involve partnerships with the DoD, Navy, and service-related civilian affiliates, as appropriate, to collectively honor the past 250 years and bring inspiration to the next 250. Marine Corps 250 effort began in 2023 and culminates in 2025.


Tricare West Info

Action Required before January 1, 2025

Sunday, December 15, 2024 / NewsVA News

Don't risk losing coverage - update your payment information today.

Unless you pay using military allotments, you must update your payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance before January 1, 2025, to maintain coverage.

If you live in six states that are currently in the East Region that will move to the West Region, you will be required to provide your payment information to TriWest Healthcare.
Don't risk losing coverage - update your payment information today.

Unless you pay using military allotments, you must update your payment information to TriWest Healthcare Alliance before January 1, 2025, to maintain coverage.

If you live in six states that are currently in the East Region that will move to the West Region, you will be required to provide your payment information to TriWest Healthcare. 


By Karen Jowers

Eligible veterans get easier access to military bases under new rules

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 / BlogNews

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 Tun™ Groundbreaking

OLD TOWN Philadelphia, PA

The Tun™ Groundbreaking
Friday, November 29, 2024 / BlogNews

“Happy Birthday!” was the greeting on Sunday, November 10, 2024, when 3,000 people gathered on 2nd Street in Philadelphia’s Old City to celebrate the United States Marine Corps’ 249th birthday and the groundbreaking of The Tun™. The historic Tun was established in Philadelphia in 1693, just 250 yards from where The Tun™ Groundbreaking and Marine Corps Birthday Block Party took place. Although The Tun™ has not stood since 1781, it is well known to Marines worldwide.


VETERANS DAY 2024

Arlington National Cemetery

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 / BlogNews

On 11 November, members of The Marine Corps Reserve Association leadership team honored American Veterans.


Mt. Moriah Lodge Honors U.S. Navy’s 249th Birthday, Raises Funds for Tun Legacy Foundation

Murfreesboro, TN

Saturday, November 16, 2024 / News

On October 13, 2024, the Mt. Moriah #18 F & AM Lodge hosted a distinguished gathering to commemorate the 249th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. The event, which also served as a fundraiser for the Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation, was marked by camaraderie, patriotism, and a shared commitment to naval heritage.

MCRA Participation in Veterans Day 2024

Murfreesboro, TN Honors Veterans with Community-Wide Ceremony

MCRA Participation in Veterans Day 2024
Friday, November 15, 2024 / BlogNews

Murfreesboro, TN – The entire city of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County united to honor veterans on Veterans Day. The Association was privileged to participate in the morning ceremony, with Board Member Andrew Farrer serving as Master of Ceremonies and delivering the invocation.



RECOGNITION OF RESERVE PME AWARDEEs

Ft. Worth & New Orleans

RECOGNITION OF RESERVE PME AWARDEEs
Friday, March 29, 2024 / NewsMarine Corps/DoD News


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