Marine Corps Association & Foundation

PFC S.J. Riveracora was recognized with the award at the Sept, 20, 2013, Hotel Company graduation for 2d Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

PFC D.R. Fairfax was recognized with the "Chesty" Puller Recruit Company Honor Graduate Award at the Sept. 13, 2013, Delta Company graduation for 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

The Marine Corps Association Foundation is helping to put modern-day libraries in the hands of active-duty Marines. The Foundation provided a professional library to Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 13th MEU, that included both paper copies of professional books and Kindles already loaded with professional reading.

The 2/9 PME trip to Chancellorsville was made possible by a grant from the Marine Corps Association & Foundation. The MCA&F Commanders Forum Program provides funding to assist commanders in developing and providing forum opportunities specifically tailored to enhance their Marines’ and sailors’ knowledge of the operational matters from a historical, cultural or operational perspective.

Col Willard A. "Willy" Buhl has been a life member of the Marine Corps Association & Foundation since he joined the Marine Corps 31 years ago. He said it’s important for both active-duty and retired Marines to attend the MCA&F dinners and award ceremonies because “it’s like a family reunion and keeps the Corps together.”