The following is a listing of categorized websites for organizations and associations that Marines and other veterans might find interesting and useful along with a brief explanation of the website's purpose or function.
Space prohibits this listing from being as comprehensive or definitive as we would like but we welcome suggestions for improvement and expansion. If you would like to propose a new category and/or websites, please send them to comments@mca-marines for consideration.
Official USMC Sites
USMC Unit Sites & Associations
USMC Professional Associations
USMC Support Sites
Military Support Sites
Miltary Charitable Organizations
Veterans Sites & Associations
U.S. Government
Department of Defense
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Navy
News Sites
Weblogs & Milblogs
Employment Assistance
Public Service
Social Media
For even MORE resources, check out the National Resource Directory (NRD) at: www.nrd.gov.
Marines.mil
USMC Official Website. Use this site as a portal to find contact information on all Marine Corps units, commands and organizations
Marine Corps University
MCU Homepage
USMC Professional Reading Program
Marine Barracks Washington
Official website which includes Evening and Sunset Parade Information and Schedules
The Marine Band (The President's Own)
Official website which includes concert schedule
Marine Military Awards Branch (MMMA)
Awards branch website at USMC Official Website.
USMC Unit Sites & Associations
First Marine Division Association Website
Association Website
Second Marine Division Association Website
Association Website
Third Marine Division Association Website
Association Website
Sixth Marine Division Association Website
Association Website
Fall Of Saigon Marines Association
Association Website
USMC Professional Associations
The Marine Corps Association
The Professional Association for ALL Marines
The Marine Corps Association Foundation
MCA Non Profit & Charitable Foundation
Marine Corps Gazette
The Professional Journal of U.S. Marines
Leatherneck Magazine
Magazine of the Marines
Marine Corps Aviation Association
Association that promotes the past, present and future of Marine Aviation
Marine Corps Engineer Association
Association recognizing and promoting Marine Engineers
Marine Corps Intelligence Association
Professional Association for Marine Intelligence Specialists
Marine Corps Reserve Association
Association devoted to representing and advocating for Marine Reserve Community
Marine Corps Tankers Association
Professional Association for Marine Tanker Community with Scholarship Mission
Marine Embassy Guard Association
Professional Association for Marines with Embassy & Security Guard Experience
Marine Memorial Association
Maintains a living memorial to Marines and other veterans including a members only hotel in San Francisco
Marine Mustang Association
Association for Marine Commissioned Officers who have risen from Enlisted Ranks
Marine Parents
Organization designed to provide education, public awareness and support to Marine Families
Marine Wives
Website for organization providing resources and support to Marine Wives
National Marine Corps Council
National level, non-political association of representatives appointed from member organizations formed for purpose of exchanging information of common interest to members and also serves as a forum for the Commandant of the Marine Corps to disseminate Marine Corps related information to respective members.
United States Marine Corps Motor Transport Association
Professional association for Marine Motor Transport Community
USMC Combat Correspondents Association (USMCCCA)
Professional Marine Journalists Association
Women Marines Association
Association of women who have served in the Marine Corps
Marine Corps Expos
Exposition organization of the Marine Corps League
Marine Corps University Foundation
Foundation focused on providing PME support to Marines
The Marine Corps League
Congressionally Chartered Marine Corps Veterans and Advocacy Organization
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
Foundation dedicated to supporting National Museum of the Marine Corps
Marine Corps University Foundation
Foundation supporting Marine Corps University PME needs
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Homepage for National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia
Marine Corps Marathon
5th largest US Marathon and 9th in the world
The Kitchen Table Gang Trust
Devoted to helping our soldiers and Marines who are deployed overseas with "Care" packages. They also assist veterans in VA hospitals with recreational items.
Housing and Mortgages for Veterans
This guide will help veterans and active military to understand the benefits of, types of, and eligibility requirements for VA Loans.
Combat Leadership
Website focused on preserving and passing on combat knowledge of experienced veterans
Military.Com
Website devoted to benefits of military service and provider of all service news
Military Historical Tours, Inc.
Travel company specializing in battlefield tours for veterans
Reserve Officers Association
Association focused on support and advocacy for Reserve Officers of all branches of armed forces
LocateGrave
Locating veteran graves
Medal of Honor Recipients
Locating medal of honor recipients
Miltary Charitable Organizations
Fisher House
Supports military families with shelter while attending to wounded service members
Marine Corps - Law Enforcement Foundation
Charitable Foundation of Marines and Law Enforcement personnel focused on Children's Education
Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program
Dedicated to getting new toys into the hands of needy children during Christmas
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Charitable Foundation devoted to providing Marine Dependents with Scholarships
Marine Graduation Foundation
Charitable Foundation that helps families attend Marine Recruit Training graduations
Marine Wounded Warrior Regiment
Organization assists wounded, ill and injured Marines, and their families
Military Officers Association of America
Professional Association for Commissioned Officers of All Armed Forces Branches
Navy and Marine Corps Relief
Provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.
Non Commissioned Officers Association
Professional Association for Non Commissioned Officers of All Armed Forces Branches
United Services Organization (the USO)
Organization devoted to providing morale, welfare and recreation services to members of the armed forces.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Khe Sanh Veterans
Website dedicated to veterans of the Khe Sanh battle
Montford Point Marine Association
Association dedicated to promoting legacy of the first African Americans in the Marine Corps
The American Legion
Veterans Organization and Advocacy Group
The Warriors of Hill 881 South
Website dedicated to veterans of the Khe Sanh Hill 881 South battle
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans Organization and Advocacy Group
Veterans United
Looking to buy property with a Veteran's Administration Loan? Check this site before you do.
Department of Homeland Security
DHS Official Website
USA.Gov
The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
Defense.Gov
The Official Home of the Department of Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff
JCS Homepage
Joint Foces Quarterly
Professional Journal of the National Defense University
Air Force Association
Air Force Professional Association
Air Force Magazine
Online Journal of the Air Force Association
Air Force.Mil
Official Website of the U.S. Air Force
Air & Space Power Journal
Professional Journal devoted to air power issues.
Army.mil
The Official Homepage of the United States Army
Association of the United States Army
Portal to Army Magazine
Military Review
Professional Journal
Parameters
Army War College Professional Journal
US Coast Guard.Mil
Official Website of the United States Coast Guard
Navy League
Navy Professional Advocacy Association
Navy.Mil
Official Website of the United States Navy
Naval War College
Naval War College Homepage
The Navy Club
Service organization focused on promoting the Navy, veterans and member comradeship.
United States Naval Institute
Independent Professional Forum and Publishers of Proceedings
Defense News
Online National Defense News Magazine & Website
Marine Corps Times
Online USMC News Magazine & Website
Pentagon Chanel
Official Website of the Pentagon Chanel
BLACKFIVE
MilBlog
Castle Argghhh
MilBlog
RANTBURG
Website with comphrehensive links to War on Terror, National Security, International relations and current politics issues.
Small Wars Journal
Website devoted to the study of counterinsurgency and small scale wars
Helmets to Hardhats
Organization that helps Veterans find careers in the Construction Industry
Marine Executive Association
Organization focused on providing assistance to Marines transitioning to retired or retired status
Marine JROTC Billet Openings
Website with information about MJROTC program and available billets
Monster.Com
Search for Jobs or Employees along with Resume writing and Employment Interview Tips
Hire Heroes USA
Hire Heroes USA is dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Organization providing health information regarding mesothelioma and related cancers prevalent among veterans
Mesothelioma Prognosis
Great resource that offers information on this rare type of cancer
Military Bases
With this site you can easily browse by state and see the different military bases in the United States and overseas.
Together We Served
Exclusively Marine Social Network promoting connections and camaraderie among Marines