Marine Corps Association & Foundation Expands Its Member Benefits with Addition of GovX.com Military Discounts

MCA&F Members Eligible to Save Up to 40 Percent and More on Premium Brands, from Action Sports Equipment and On-Duty Tactical Gear, to Jewelry and Apparel for the Family

QUANTICO, Va. – Mar. 12, 2012 – For nearly 100 years, the Marine Corps Association & Foundation has supported the Marine Corps by disseminating knowledge of military art and science, providing opportunities for professional development, and fostering the spirit and preserving the traditions of the Marine Corps throughout the Marine Corps family. In addition to MCA&F publications, professional military educational opportunities, and affinity program discounts, the MCA&F membership benefits will now include privileged access to GovX.com. The controlled access ecommerce site is the first and only online shopping destination dedicated to providing MCA&F members and their families with the opportunity to purchase premium lifestyle products, as well as on-duty tactical gear, directly from manufacturers at prices well below retail.

“MCA&F looks forward to this relationship with GovX, and our Foundation is most appreciative of the proceeds it will receive from this beneficial partnership,” said LeeAnn Mitchell, Director of Events & Foundation Development & Operations of MCA&F. “We'll be able to provide substantial discounts for our members on their purchases while raising money to support our ongoing professional education and awards programs.”

GovX.com offers premium brands and products, such as action sports, outdoor and fitness equipment, as well as apparel, on-duty tactical gear, electronics, jewelry, shoes and accessories, all with privileged savings of 40 percent and more below retail. GovX.com is accessible only to qualified members, not the general public. MCA&F members will receive automatic activation to access GovX.com by logging in to their MCA&F membership account online and then clicking on the link to www.GovX.com/mca . From there, members can shop on GovX.com for everyday premium brands and products, not closeouts or discontinued items.

“We developed GovX.com to thank and honor those who protect and serve our nation and our communities,” said Marc Van Buskirk, CEO and a founder of GovX, Inc. “GovX.com is designed to give back and help Marine Corps Association & Foundation families by giving them a one-of-a-kind online shopping experience to purchase a broad range of popular, specially selected premium merchandise, conveniently and at significant savings.  We work closely with our manufacturer-partners who believe in this privileged service and actually deliver their products directly to our members. As a key part our give-back program, GovX will donate a portion of its proceeds from MCA&F member purchases to the Marine Corps Association Foundation.”

Marine Corps Association & Foundation members may sign up for GovX military discounts at www.mca-marines.org or by visiting www.GovX.com/mca .

About Marine Corps Association & Foundation

The Marine Corps Association & Foundation is the preeminent professional organization for all Marines. Active duty, Reserve, retired and Marine veterans are all eligible for membership in the MCA&F as well as friends of the Corps.  The MCA&F understands and respects the achievements and sacrifices made by Marines and their families while serving this great nation. The MCA&F will continue to meet the needs of our members in the technology-driven 21st century with an expanded web experience, online access to Leatherneck and Marine Corps Gazette and enhanced services and awards for Marines. For more information, visit www.mca-marines.org.

About GovX, Inc.

GovX.com, owned and operated by San Diego-based GovX, Inc., is the leading online military and government discount shopping destination for those in the U.S. Armed Forces and government, including active, reserve and retired military personnel, and those in police, fire, FBI, DEA, Border Patrol and related government agencies. Through GovX.com, qualified members have unique access to purchase premium off-duty lifestyle products and on-duty tactical gear directly from manufacturers at prices well below retail. GovX.com is a controlled-access ecommerce site, ensuring that military and government discount pricing is accessible only to the very deserving group of qualified members, not to the general public. The products offered on GovX.com are not closeouts or discontinued items, but everyday premium brands. For more information, visit http://www.govx.com.