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General James T. Conway, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps

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Verizon Donates $9,000 to support MCAF’s Green Libraries for Marines Program

The Marine Corps Association Foundation is pleased to announce that Verizon has generously provided $9,000 to support our new Green Libraries for Marines Program.  MCAF will now be able to provide Kindles loaded with e-books to select Marine Corps Units that contain books from the Marine Corps' Professional Reading List.

Congratulations to TBS Graduates!

The Basic School-Graduated on Wednesday, December 14th

These graduates were recognized during the TBS Honor Graduate Breakfast Reception on Tuesday, December 13th in the MCA&F atrium.

Honor Graduate         2ndLt Gregory J. Nolan

Academic Award        2ndLt Gregory J. Nolan

Leadership Award      2ndLt Jacob A. Fernandez

Military Skills Award    2ndLt Joshua G. Sharp

MCA&F Supports The Basic School!

Thanks to your generous donations MCA&F is able to fund multiple TBS awards and programs every year! This year we have contributed more than $22,000 in support to TBS

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This is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation which means that your support may qualify for tax deductions.

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  • Marine Excellence Awards Program (We are the LARGEST provider of awards for Marines in the World!)
  • Commander's Forum Program (Professional Military Education discussions on operational, cultural and historical topics.)
  • Commander's Professional Library Program (Containing the Commandant's Professional Reading List)
  • Leatherneck and The Marine Corps Gazette for Wounded Marines
  • Other important programs as requested by the Marine Corps

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Testimonials

Marine Corps Association Foundation,

On behalf of the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support. Your donation of Ipods demonstrates the spirit, patriotism, and commitment that have sustained our nation throughout its history. Your support is an unquestionable key to the success of our battalion.

Semper Fidelis

Nicholas E. Davis
Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Battalion-East

To the Marine Corps Association,

I would like to thank you for presenting me with the Marine Corps Association Award.  I feel it is an honor to be the recipient of this award and I am grateful for the recognition of my efforts while at the Iowa State University Naval ROTC.  I consider this award a source of pride and will continue to cherish it in the years to come.

SSgt Michael C. Swenson, USMC - 25 April 2011

Sir, I write to thank you for the Marine Corps Association's kindness in bestowing upon me the Semper Fidelis and Colonel Lemly Awards. The recogntion provided by the MCA was a great source of pride for my family members attending the graduation ceremony. For that, I am ever grateful to you. The awards breakfast was a delightful event; I truly enjoyed the chance to meet with you and the other senior members of the MCA's staff, And of course, the awards themselves are very generous. As a...

2ndLt Christopher R. Angevine
recipient of MCA's Semper Fidelis Award and also, the Colonel William B. Lemly Academic Award following his 1 October 2009 TBS graduation

Email from MCA Sponsored Unit Library Recipient in Iraq Sir, We have received the books sent by MCA. Thank you and MCA again for your generosity and boost to our morale and professional education...

Major Jeff Munoz
Border Transition Team 5th Brigade, 2nd Region

Sir (MajGen Edward Usher),

I wanted to thank you and the Marine Corps Association for the tremendous support we have received over the past many weeks. Our Command Post Dedication Ceremony was a momentous occasion for all in attendance, particularly the many veterans of the 1st Marine Division. Colonel Ford played a huge role in that by helping gather and make available a large number of pictures of 1/1 in action over the years which now adorn our new CP. We are also very...

LtCol Craig R. Wonson
Commanding Officer, 1/1, 1st Marine Division - received September 27, 2010

Col Keenan,

Thank you for the generous gift on behalf of the MCA Foundation. 

SgtMaj Gilliam and I will endeavor to make good use of the resources provided and foster professional reading, education and training for the Marines and sailors of our battalion. 

Very Respectfully,

LtCol Ricardo Miagany, USMC Commanding Officer
3d Battalion, 12th Marines

“The Marine Corps Association has been a huge supporter of the 1st Marine Logistics Group (1st MLG). Over the past several years the Marine Corps Association has presented plaques, books and gifts to our Marines and Sailors, in recognition for their superior performance throughout each quarter. I can’t say enough good things about the dedication and support that Marine Corps Association so graciously provides to our Marines and Sailors. I would like to personally thank the Marine Corps...

SgtMaj Derrick Christovale Sr.
1st Marine Logistics Group (Main)

Sir,
My name is Major Bob McCarthy, I am the CO for HQ Btry, 10th Marines. 

I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to you and the Association for your assistance in the establishment of our unit library. 

My primary MET right now is to "Provide Forces" in support of the MEF, Div, RCT, and sister battalions going forward.  We should provide the gaining unit with a flexible, agile, confident Marine capable of executing a variety of tasks - I believe...

Major Bob McCarthy
HQ Btry, 10th Marines

Dear LeeAnn,

Thank you so much for jumping through all the extra hoops to make Lt Zierk's Award Ceremony special for him and his family! Your efforts are very much recognized and deeply appreciated!

Always,

Isolde Zierk

To the Men and Women of the Marine Corps Association:

I am MIDN Paul Pham and in less than a month I can say I am a United States Marine. I have worked four years at USC, studying economics and laerning the Marine Corps' way of life. To be presented with this award is an unforgettable experience because to earn this award one must exemplify the Marine Corps traditions.

Thank you for presenting me with the Marine Corps Association Honor Award. I am deeply grateful to be given...

MIDN First Class P.Q. Pham, USMCR
USC Trojan Battalion - 19 April 2011