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The Marine Corps Association is the professional organization of the United States Marine Corps. Lejeune.

The Marine Corps Association & Foundation is the professional organization of the United States Marine Corps, founded more than 100 years ago by General John A.

12/29/2025

The United States Marine Corps Body Bearers perform one of the Corps’ most sacred duties—laying Marines to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

Read the story 🔗https://buff.ly/hIgazc1 written by Kyle Watts, about this humble and often overlooked section, and learn what it takes for these Marines to master their task.

12/26/2025

The Marine Corps Association is dedicated to promoting Marine Corps history, culture, and esprit de corps of America's force. If you were a Marine who served in our nation's wars, MCA wants to hear your story!

Reach out to us at www.mca-marines.org/tell-your-story to schedule an interview, so that your story can become an integral part of the history of the Marine Corps.

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Marine Corps Association 🎄

“Whew! What a busy day old Santa Claus had.”
After spreading some holiday cheer at Camp Whit Beach, Santa—portrayed here by LCpl. Bobby D. Routh of 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion—takes a well-earned moment of rest beside his snow-white amtrac and reflects on Christmases past and future.

From all of us at MCA, we wish our Marines, veterans, families, and supporters a safe, peaceful, and joyful Christmas wherever duty or life has taken you.

📖 Read the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ 2025 Holiday Message here:
👉 https://buff.ly/J4tUP87

📸 From the Thomas Riley Collection (COLL/3876), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections, Quantico, VA

12/24/2025

🎓 Celebrating the TBS Delta 4-25 Graduates! 🎓
We are honored to recognize these exceptional officers who have successfully completed their training at The Basic School. Their hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence exemplify the highest standards of the Marine Corps.

A special shoutout to:
2ndLt Logan T. Sciotto
2ndLt Sean A. Patti
2ndLt Leah C. Rasmussen
2ndLt Thomas C. Averill
2ndLt Jack T. Finnigan
2ndLt Justice T. Appiah
2ndLt Zoe J Adama

for receiving awards from the foundation in recognition of their achievements.

We are proud to support their continued leadership journey in the Marine Corps.
Semper Fi! 🇺🇸

Check out the photos on Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCE8mi

12/23/2025

Join us for the 2026 MCA Albany (GA) Professional Dinner in Albany, Georgia, on Thursday, January 15th at 5:30 PM.

🎤 LTG Mark T. Simerly, USA, Director, Defense Logistics Agency
📍Hilton Garden Inn Albany, 101 S Front St, Albany, GA 31701
🎟️ $59 for MCA members and $79 for non-members
Free for Active Duty & Reserve Marines & their spouses
👔 Business or cocktail attire

Reserve your seat today: https://www.mca-marines.org/event/2026-mca-albany-ga-professional-dinner/

12/22/2025

🥈 Second Place Winner— Commandant’s Rapid Response Essay Contest

As the Marine Corps refines Force Design and Stand-In Force concepts, this award-winning Marine Corps Gazette article challenges how we think about HMLA and the future of the H-1 fleet. A timely, professional discussion on aviation relevance, adaptability, and expeditionary warfare—essential reading for leaders shaping tomorrow’s fight.

Read SIF HMLA: Why The Marine Corps Needs to Rethink H-1s by Maj Patrick Healy: https://buff.ly/06t8OhX

12/19/2025

We sadly announce the passing of General Michael J. Williams, 28th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, whose lifetime of service exemplified honor, courage, and commitment. General Williams also served as a USMC Senior Representative for the Marine Corps Association, continuing his dedication to Marines beyond active service. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all who had the honor to serve alongside him.
https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/4363946/death-of-general-michael-j-williams-28th-assistant-commandant-of-the-marine-cor/
Semper Fidelis.

12/18/2025

Ep 223: History Flight Founder and Honorary Marine, Mark Noah

This week, we welcome the founder and executive director of History Flight and honorary Marine, Mark Noah. Mark talks to us about how he came to start History Flight, and how its mission impacts not only the force but American society. We also ask him about the process of becoming an honorary Marine. This is our last episode of 2025. Thank you for listening throughout the year! We are excited to bring you more in 2026.

Listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/2bpsk7bd2G0
Learn more about history flight: historyflight.com

12/12/2025

We were proud to host the Project Management and Planning Skills Symposium at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms on Dec. 9, 2025. (Opened by Sgt. Maj. Frank E. Pulley, USMC (Ret.) Marine Corps Association West Coast Area Representative)

Led by Tim Dalhouse, founder and CEO of PM-Pro Learn, the course focused on developing project management and planning skills. It reinforced the vital link between disciplined standards, deliberate planning, and the achievement of lethal warfighting excellence. MCA is glad to support opportunities like this that strengthen professional growth and operational readiness across the force.

📸: DVIDS
🔗 https://buff.ly/gc8D7Sa

12/11/2025

#222: Zone Rouge with Michael Jerome Plunkett

This week on we talk to Michael. He is a former machine gunner, EMT, co-founder, and executive director of the Literature of War Foundation, as well as the host of The LitWar Podcast. He was also a Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Fellow in 2021, was a scholar in the 2024 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program at the George W. Bush Presidential Center and was a 2025 resident in the Edith Wharton Writing Residency. He also led the PB Abbate Book Club for veterans. And if that wasn’t enough, he is the author of the amazing book, Zone Rouge, which was published in September of this year and has received high praise for his beautiful prose.

Michael talks to us about his journey from a teenager in New York during 9/11, to stepping on the yellow footprints, to becoming an author. This was such a fun conversation and we totally nerd out on the beauty of good writing and the value veterans bring to the art. We have to get him back on, but we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do.

Listen to the episode: https://buff.ly/WVV6h6j
Check out Zone Rogue at https://buff.ly/iKbkje7

12/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sixth Annual National Meeting of the Marine Corps Association & Luncheon—and to all who attended any MCA event this year. Your support continues to strengthen our Marine Corps community.

📸 Photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCD6Wy

🎥 Video recap: https://buff.ly/cWQriX1

We look forward to seeing you in 2026. Register for upcoming events here: https://buff.ly/lVx9GqQ

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