HEADQUARTERS, MARINE CORPS – Fresh off the celebration of the Marine Corps’ own 250th anniversary last year, the service is now turning its attention to the future of expeditionary warfare as the United States prepares to mark its semi-quincentennial. U.S. Marines will gather April 28 to April 30 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center…

QUANTICO, Virginia – Business and Support Services Division (MR), Headquarters Marine Corps, and the Marine Corps Association (MCA) are proud to announce The Marine Shop will join the Marine Corps Community Services portfolio, marking a strategic alignment that honors tradition while enhancing the shopping experience for uniform and non-uniform items for authorized patrons, including active, reserve,…

Dear Members of the Marine Corps Association and Valued Customers of The Marine Shop, I am writing to share an important update regarding the future of The Marine Shop, the retail arm of our association, and to do so directly and with the respect you deserve.After careful deliberation, MCA has made the decision to transition…

QUANTICO, Va. — The Marine Corps Association (MCA) held its sixth annual national meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, at Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va. The featured speaker for the event was Marine Corps Lieutenant General James Adams, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources. During his remarks, LtGen Adams touched on the vital role…

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – On October 30, 2025, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment hosted a professional development seminar focused on translating historical lessons into actionable items for the regiment’s future. The seminar was led by 3rd MLR’s commanding officer, Col. Gabriel L. Diana, featured naval historian Trent Hone, and was sponsored by the Marine Corps…

Quantico, VA – Combat Development and Integration, Headquarters, Marine Corps presented the 2025 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards to two Marines and two sailors at a dinner hosted by the Marine Corps Association Aug. 27.The awards recognize those whose exceptional performance while serving in an expeditionary warfare assignment have significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary…

QUANTICO, VA. (Sept. 16, 2025) – The Marine Corps Association, in partnership with Naval Health Clinic Quantico and MCCS Behavioral Health, hosted the 2025 Mental Health Symposium on September 4 at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Titled “I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Leadership Edition,” the event brought together Marines, mental health professionals, educators, spouses and…

QUANTICO, Va. (Aug. 13, 2025) — On August 7, the Marine Corps Association hosted the 2025 Training and Education Awards Dinner, honoring outstanding Marines and civilians who shape the force through exceptional instruction and leadership across the Marine Corps’ educational institutions.  Held in partnership with Training and Education Command, the event recognized 13 award recipients…

QUANTICO, VA. (July 23, 2025) — On July 21, 2025, the Marine Corps Association Foundation hosted its 7th Annual Golf for the Marines Tournament at Creighton Farms in Aldie, Virginia. The event raised nearly $30,000 to support vital programs that benefit active-duty Marines and their families, marking another successful year of community-driven impact. This tournament…

QUANTICO, VA. (July 11, 2025) — The Marine Corps Association hosted the annual United States Marine Corps’ Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Awards Dinner in Alexandria, Virginia. The purpose of the event was to recognize 10active-duty Marines and offices, three civilians, two reserve Marines and one unit that provided essential manpower and administrative support during 2024. …