The MRF is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the needs of Reconnaissance Marines, Sailors, and their families.

Joined May 2021
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LOE3: Historic Preservation Today we remember our teammate and Medal of Honor recipient Ralph Johnson.
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UNTOLD STORIES OF VALHALLA (2nd edition) Thanks to our teammate Trey “Osee” Fagan and Mr. Allan Smith, this book will be published in the next few months. @marinereconfoundation #goldstarfamilies #honorourfallen #neverforget #alwaysremember
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LOE3: Historic Preservation 4th Platoon, 2nd Force Recon Co. circa 1989. “Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendousreputation of those who have gone before me” PC: Bill Schanz @reconfoundation
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“Why We Serve: A Message from Our Volunteers” 100% Volunteer-Driven. 100% Mission-Focused. The Reconnaissance Foundation is made up of an all volunteers, uncompensated force. Every dollar goes directly to the mission. 👊 We serve because they served & we are teammates.
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LOE3: Historic Preservation Marine Corps recruiting video for Recon from the early 1990’s. youtu.be/hfptbVZGQBA?si=N93A…

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@recon_foundation_athletics @mrfcombatives uniform issue. Thanks to our teammates @phalanx_customs for the support!
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The Lion of Fallujah leading Amphibious Reconnaissance School (ARS) students through morning PT. Major Doug Zembiec, a native of the Kealakekua was a Force Recon Marine killed serving in Ground Branch on 11 May 2007 on a direct action raid with Iraqi SOF counterparts.
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Team BEARSHARK. Never forget.
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The 2025 Reconnaissance Foundation East Coast 0321 day design swag is now available at: lockstockstudio.com/collecti… The preorder link above for these limited edition Shirts, Sweatshirts, patches, flags, silkies! More items coming!These will also be available at the BYT on 03/21/25
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With an extremely heavy heart we report the passing of our teammate Joseph “Joe Joe” Forrest Paschall, Jr. on December 28th 2024. Joe Joe was a Team Leader with 2nd Recon Bn and his passing is a tremendous loss to our Nation, the Marine Corps and the Recon community.
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Tiny is a loved and respected teammate who will never be forgotten. Never above you Never below you Always by your side
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0321 West is set at Ballast Point Miramar on 3/21/25! This annual event brings Recon men and family members together each year to celebrate brotherhood and heritage. This event will raise funds for the MRF’s 2025 Gold Star Family Retreat that will take place 24 Apr - 3 May 2025
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Marine Corps Special Operations Command Detachment One (MCSOCOM DET-1) was the first unit level “proof of concept” that added Marine Corps units to USSOCOM. This Detachment is the actual lineage to today’s MARSOC and the current Marine Raider Battalions.
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Major General Wayne Rollings served with distinction in 1st Force Reconnaissance Company during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Navy Cross. He later Commanded 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company. He also set the World Record for consecutive sit-ups (40,000) in 1981.
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Tom was a loved and respected teammate who will never be forgotten. Never above you Never below you Always by your side
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Today we remember our friend Angus Mitchell, who passed away one year ago at his home in Kahala Hawaii. Angus has been a true friend and one of the largest supporters of the Reconnaissance community and the Reconnaissance Foundation over the past six years.
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Reconnaissance Foundation kit is available at the MRF Shop at Brother Recon! brotherrecon.com/mrf @marinereconfoundation @recon_foundation_athletics
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Today we remember our brother CPO Kevin Callahan, a legend in the Reconnaissance community who lost his life three years ago today surfing the winter big waves on the North Shore of Oahu…the most fitting way for him to go.
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