Pep served thirteen years in the United States Marine Corps (active duty and Marine Corps Reserve) as a Force Reconnaissance Marine. During his service, he was a graduate of the Basic Reconnaissance Course, Combatant Diver, Static Line Airborne, HALO/Military Free Fall, Marine Corps Scout Sniper, SERE-C, High Risk Personnel and other associated special operations qualification courses. Having served as both a Team leader and Platoon Sergeant while serving with 1st, 2nd and 4th Force Reconnaissance Companies in peace time and during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Pep was medically separated and subsequently retired from active service in 2005. In 2007, Pep was selected as the Director of the MARFORPAC Command Operations Center. While filling this position, he was responsible for developing MARFOR level Command Operations Center and Crisis Action Team (CAT) standard operating procedures, a detailed training/certification plan for all assigned COC and CAT personnel, the Command Continuity of Operations (COOP)/emergency relocation plan and was the project lead for the design and build of the current MARFORPAC COC facility. The COC project was completed in fourteen months (initial design to project completion) and exhausted less than half of the original project budget of $13 million dollars. This project provided Commander, MARFORPAC a state of the art secure facility capable of executing Geographic Combatant Command (COCOM) directed operations, C2 of operating forces (I & III MEF), execution of Marine Corps Support to OPLAN/CONPLAN execution, DOD Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) and other operations as necessary, significantly under budget and ahead of schedule. In 2015, Pep was promoted to Director of Operations of the MARFORPAC G3/5/7 Division. In this role, he is responsible for supervision, oversight and coordination of a Directorate responsible for Marine Corps Current/Future Operations, Global Force Management, Readiness, Reserve Integration, Expeditionary/MAGTF Operations, MAGTF Training Program, Formal Schools and Force Protection (CBRN, LE, CIP, AT/FP, NLW). As the MARFORPAC Director of Operations, he has been responsible for the coordination of numerous MARFORPAC contingency operations and tier one exercises to include Operations Tomodachi (Foreign Humanitarian Assistance and Consequence Management in Japan/March – May 2011), Operation Damayan (Foreign Humanitarian Assistance in the Philippines – November 2013) and Operation Sahayogi Haat (Foreign Humanitarian Assistance in Nepal/May 2015) In 2019, Pep was promoted to the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations & International Engagement (Deputy AC/S G3) of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. In this role, he is tasked with assisting the MARFORPAC Operations Officer in the operational oversight, proper employment and future training, acquisition and employment strategy of 2/3’s of the United States Marine Corps operating force (I & III MEF). His personal decorations include the Navy & Marine Corps Medal (2nd award) with combat distinguishing device and the Combat Action Ribbon. He is currently married to Charity Tablada and has a daughter (Hunter) and a son (Haven).

Randolph J. “Jax” St. Clair is a former Reconnaissance Marine who entered the Marine Corps in 1988 and attended boot camp at MCRD San Diego in early 1989. He had two periods of enlistment, from 1988 to 1996 and from 1998 to 2001. All of his service was with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company. In 1990, he went through Amphibious Reconnaissance training at NAB Coronado and MCB Camp Pendleton, and initial parachute training at the U.S. Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning (now Ft. Moore). After the completion of his initial training, he was assigned to a reconnaissance platoon at 4th Force Reconnaissance in September 1990. From November 1990 to July 1991, he deployed as part of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. For the duration of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 4th Force Recon was attached to Surveillance Reconnaissance Intelligence Group 5 (SRIG 5), part of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (5th MEB). When 5th MEB was on the way home from the Persian Gulf, they were tasked to assist in Operation Sea Angel, cyclone rescue and relief operations, in Bangladesh. Between 1992 and 1994, he and his teammates took part in drug interdiction missions along the U.S. Southwest border, working alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Customs & Border Patrol. During his time with 4th Force Reconnaissance, his additional training included winter and summer training courses at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, SERE, small boat launch/recovery operations with the U.S. Coast Guard, and high altitude static line parachute operations. He held positions as Recon Indoctrination Platoon (RIP) Platoon Sergeant, RIP Instructor, Assistant Team Leader, and Training NCO. During his last enlistment period, he went to law school; graduating in 2002. After a 2-year judicial clerkship with an Oregon Circuit Court Judge, he began his career as a prosecutor in Washington State where he worked for almost 14 years. He is now a federal prosecutor in Nevada with a focus on terrorism and national security related cases. He also volunteers as an alpine patroller and member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and has patrolled at Mt. Bachelor, OR; Alpine Meadows, CA; and Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.

Todd grew up in a military family and graduated from Oscoda High School, in Oscoda, Michigan. After graduating high school early, Todd enlisted and shipped to Recruit training in March of 1983. Upon graduating from Recruit training and Infantry Training School, Todd was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion in Okinawa Japan after passing and completing the Reconnaissance screening and assessment at the School of Infantry. Todd earned the coveted 0321 MOS and began his Reconnaissance career. Todd had the pleasure and privilege of having served in all three active-duty Recon Battalions and 1st and 2nd Force Recon Companies. He served in the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), 1st Special Warfare Training Group (SWTG), 2nd Battalion, Bravo Company as a Detachment Leader in the Basic Freefall course and Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Jumpmaster Course. He also was assigned to Recruiting Station Lansing, Michigan for his special duty assignment tour. After 14 months as a canvassing recruiter, he was assigned as a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of a Recruiting Sub-Station where he was meritoriously promoted to Gunnery Sergeant. Todd deployed throughout his career with several combat tours to include Desert Storm, Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan and counter-drug operations in South America. He had the distinct pleasure of being a: point man, assistant RTO, RTO, ATL, Equipment NCO, Company Training NCO, TL, SCUBA Locker NCO, Jump/Dive Officer, Platoon Sergeant and finishing his career as a Battalion Operations Chief. After returning from Fallujah, Iraq in late 2004, Todd decided to retire shortly thereafter in 2005 after fulfilling his goals and ending his career as 1st Recon Bn Operations Chief. He fulfilled his goals of serving in almost every enlisted billet in an active Reconnaissance unit. Upon retiring, Todd worked for a classified Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Surveillance (ISR) program for the Department of Defense (DoD). He also conducted low-profile Personal Security Details (PSD) in Iraq before becoming a Senior Operational Advisor on a select team of former Special Operation members. He advised the inter-agency of the United States Government (USG) from taskings, assessments, and subject matter expertise for threat reduction and mitigation to US forces and the homeland. He embedded and conducted combat operations with not only US forces but also NATO and non-NATO countries in Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines, Thailand, Baltic States and NW Africa. Todd retired from working as a Senior Operations Advisor after another 18 years of service to our country in 2023. Todd has numerous awards and recognitions for his service to our country. He has an undergraduate degree in Intelligence Studies and a master’s degree in National Security Studies, both with honors. He is an Ambassador for Move United, assisting children and adults overcoming physical and mental challenges with adaptive sports. He is also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Marine Corps League. Todd has been married to former Lynne Wiseman of St. Clair Shores, Michigan since 1987. She also assists the foundation as a family support member, they have two grown children who blessed them with six beautiful grandchildren. They currently reside back home in the great state of Michigan where they love giving back to the community that shaped so much of their lives.

Marty Williams enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 1987, during his senior year of high school and began basic training August 29, 1988 at MCRD Parris, SC. Upon completion, PFC Williams reported to the School of Infantry (SOI) for training as a Rifleman. In February 1989, LCpl Williams reported to Marine Barracks, Guam for duty.
In August 1990, LCpl Williams reported to 3rd Plt, K Co, 3/5, 1st Marine Division as a Rifleman and held the position of Fire Team Leader. In November his unit (5th MEB) deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Enroute (on ship) he was promoted (meritoriously) to Corporal. Cpl Williams saw action in Al Wafrah oil field (Kuwait). On his way back to the US, Cpl Williams participated in Operation Sea Angel, disaster relief effort in Bangladesh.
Upon returning to the US, Cpl Williams transferred to the Scout Sniper (STA) platoon and graduated Sniper School (1st Marine Division) in December 1991. In April 1992, he deployed (UDP) to Okinawa and spent 4 months in the Philippines working with Department of State personnel (US Embassy Manila) overseeing retrograde operations of US forces (Subic Bay).
Returning to the US in November 1992, Cpl Williams continued unit sniper training. June-July 1993, he participated in JTF-6, counter drug operations (US Forestry Service) on the US/Mexico border. Sgt Williams was assigned instructor duty at the 1st Marine Division Sniper School, Camp Pendleton, CA in October 1993.
In May 1995, Sgt Williams deployed to the Middle East with STA 1/1, 15th MEU (SOC). He participated in Operation Southern Watch, conducting surveillance patrols on the Kuwait/Iraq border.
Returning to the US in June 1996, Sgt Williams continued unit training. In October 1996 Sgt Williams was assigned Drill Instructor (DI) duty at MCRD San Diego, CA. Upon completion of DI School, Sgt Williams was assigned to L Co, 3rd RTBN, RTR, where he successfully graduated 6 recruit platoons as a Junior Drill Instructor.
In April 2000, after a successful tour of duty, Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Williams was assigned to the Recon & Surveillance (R&S) Section, Special Missions Branch, 3rd Special Operations Training Group (SOTG), Okinawa as an instructor. During this assignment, SSgt Williams was attached to ODA-135, C Co, 1st Bn 1st Special Forces Group (SFG) and participated in the creation, training, and staffing of the Light Reaction Company (LRC) in the Republic of the Philippines. In May 2003, SSgt Williams returned to the US, assigned to 1st Plt, 1st Force Reconnaissance Company. Attached to the 15th MEU (SOC), Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) Williams participated in Operation Unified Assistance, humanitarian assistance for the Tsunami in Indonesia (December 2004) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 3, conducting combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq. Returning to the US in July 2005, GySgt Williams was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Bn, 1st Marine Division and was assigned to the Reconnaissance Training Platoon (RTP).
He was next assigned to 3rd Plt, B Co and in April 2007, deployed to the Al Anbar province of Iraq and conducted combat operations in support of OIF 6.8. Returning to the US in October 2007, GySgt Williams was “acting” Company (B) First Sergeant until his retirement in August 31, 2008.
Schools: Infantry (SOI), Scout Sniper, Drill Instructor, US Army Airborne, Amphibious Reconnaissance School (ARS), US Navy SERE (Level C). Courses/Special Skills: Jungle Environment Survival Training (JEST), Helicopter Rappel Suspension Training (HRST) Master, Sergeants Course (Leadership), R&S, Urban Sniper, MCMAP (Tan), MC-5 Parachute Transition, SNCO Advanced Course (Leadership), Interim Fast Attack Vehicle (IFAV), High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), Special Operations Terminal Attack Controllers (SOTACC), Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Explosive Breacher, Combat Lifesaver.
Marty resides on Oceanside, CA and is in the financial services industry, committed to helping families, businesses, and non-profit organizations earn more income, get properly protected, debt free, and financially independent. His financial licenses include: life insurance, Series 6 & 63, fixed indexed/variable annuity certification, with clients in 8 other states besides California. He is honored to be serving as the MRF Treasurer.