The Marine Corps Association and Headquarters Marine Corps Announce The Marine Shop to Join the Marine Corps Community Services Portfolio

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, retired, and veteran Marines and their families.

“This is more than a business acquisition; it’s a reaffirmation of our commitment to the Marine Corps community,” said Mr. Edward Cutshall, Director and Chief Executive Officer of MR. “By integrating The Marine Shop into our portfolio of businesses and services, we ensure Marines have continued access to the highest-quality uniforms and gear, while every purchase helps fund the programs that heighten quality of life for themselves and their families, proving it matters where you shop.”

The reach of MCCS will secure uniform offerings for Marines in an increasingly constrained manufacturing environment while maintaining the exceptionally high quality and standards The Marine Shop is known for.

“As the Marine Corps’ enterprise retail and services organization, MCCS brings the sourcing capability, systems, and retail knowledge necessary to sustain uniform availability, quality control, and pricing stability over time,” said Lieutenant General Charles Chiarotti, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), President and Chief Executive Officer of MCA. “In my judgment, this transition is the most responsible way to ensure Marines continue to receive the uniforms they require – when and where they need them – without disruption.”

The transition of The Marine Shop, long recognized for its premium Marine Corps uniforms, memorabilia, and personalized service, will ensure continuity of excellence while expanding access to iconic Marine Corps products across installations and online.

What’s new is the added value: purchases made at The Marine Shop will now directly support Marine Corps quality of life programs, including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) initiatives. Every transaction contributes to the well-being of Marines and their families. Additional benefits include the use of the Military Star Card for eligible purchases and tax-free shopping.

“The Marine Shop has always been a symbol of pride and professionalism. We’re honored to carry that legacy forward, expanding its reach and impact through MCCS. This transition reflects our values: service, excellence, and community,” said Ms. Jennifer Wible, Deputy Director for Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer of MR.

The Marine Shop’s online store and retail location in the Town of Quantico will remain fully operational, staffed by the same dedicated team that has long served the Marine Corps community. Future store openings are planned for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, MCB Camp Butler, and MCB Camp Pendleton.

MCA is a (501(c)(19)) Military Service Association charted in 1913 as the professional association of the Marines. MCA is dedicated to leadership development, recognition of professional excellence and expanding the rich traditions, history, and spirit of the United States Marine Corps.

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