“Supporting the Reconnaissance Community through action”
We are committed to providing our teammates both active & former and their families support through deliberate annual reoccurring programs and appropriate emergent/emergency support . Our services include, but are not limited to:
Emergent/emergency support:
Provide requested support that is appropriately scaled, directed at seam/gaps in traditional coverage and approved by the Board of Directors. Signing up with the MRF offers:
- Fundraising/limited financial support of wounded/injured personnel that is not covered by on hand/traditional medical coverage (e.g. TRICARE, medical insurance etc.)
- Fundraising/limited financial support of home modifications related to injuries sustained in combat or training
- Fundraising/limited financial support to teammates and immediate family members, applied to the care and welfare of the injured person
- Fundraising/limited financial support to teammates and immediate family members, applied to transportation of designated persons to medical facility
- Fundraising/limited financial support for immediate family members of teammates killed in action/killed in training
- Fundraising/limited financial support for appropriate living expenses during recovery that are not covered by on hand/traditional means
Deliberate/Reoccurring Programs:
Provide annual, reoccurring programs that benefit our teammates current and former, wounded/injured teammates and Gold Star family members.
- Annual Gold Star Family Retreat (April/May, Camp Pendleton California & Lanikai Oahu)
- Annual Wounded Teammate & Family Retreat (August, White Fish Montana)
- Annual Recon Gold Star Child Summer Camp (July, Echo Hill Ranch Texas)
- Semi annual Recon owned Business Grant Program
- Annual Recon Challenge support (Challenge, Warrior Night etc.)
History & Traditions Preservation:
- Reconnaissance mentor program to active duty, reserve forces and Reconnaissance Training School house & advanced training programs
- Support to active duty and reserve unit historical program initiatives
- Perpetuate and disseminate the rich history, lineage & traditions of the Reconnaissance community throughout its history through programs, limited documentaries (video, narrative, photo documentation) & social media