“Honoring Our Nation’s Finest and supporting their Families at Every Step”
The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF) is committed to serving the Marine Reconnaissance Community by providing support to active-duty, retired and former teammates via reoccurring annual and emergency support programs for Reconnaissance Marines, and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen (SARC) deployed and our families.
Our History
Incorporated in 2013, the the MRF is an established nationally registered 501c3 whose purpose is to support Marines and sailors of the Marine Reconnaissance community and our families.
Our Mission
Provide reoccurring and emergency assistance to the men of the Marine Reconnaissance community and our families, and perpetuate the storied history and lineage of the Reconnaissance community since the communities inception.
Our Values
Demonstrate our intent and accomplish our mission via coordinated action in concert with our teammates, supporters, large & small businesses. As an organization that represents each and every Recon Marine and SARC throughout our communities existence, we will work tirelessly to live by the Reconnaissance Creed in support of teammates through action.
Our Services
Annual Reoccurring Programs:
- Recon Gold Star Family Retreat (San Diego & Lanikai Oahu)
- Wounded Teammate & Family Retreat (Whitefish Montana)
- Recon Gold Star Children’s Retreat (Echo Hill Ranch, Texas)
- Recon Owned Business Grant Program
- Financial Support to the Annual Recon Challenge (Camp Pendleton California)
Emergency Support Programs:
Identify gaps in support/coverage to support our teammates and our families such as…
- On site/in person support (e.g. disaster clean up, medical support coordination)
- Medical devices not covered by insurance/TRICARE
- Financial support (not provided by traditional means, on hand resources etc. that are approved by the BOD)
- Donated goods/services
Support Active Duty/Reserve Forces:
- Providing goods/services to units, schools houses, deployed forces
- Support to personnel wounded/injured or personnel killed in action or training
- Mentorship program
- Unit events (e.g. memorials, warrior night)
- Unit historical programs
- Command support
Preservation of Reconnaissance History Programs:
- Unit history
- Significant Recon Teammate highlights (photo, video, narrative history)
- Significant operations & individuals in Recon history (photo, video, narrative history)
To learn more of our services and how we contribute towards making a difference in the lives of those serving the country and their families, please feel free to contact us!
