Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

LOE3: Historic Preservation GySgt R.P. “Bob” Newman, was the first Recon Marine to qualify and serve as a SERE Instructor (NEC 9505). Gunny Newman would serve as the SNCOIC of Field Force and as a "Hard Cell" Interrogator in the Resistance Training Laboratory. The first photo was taken aboard the remote Redington Training Facility near Rangeley. The second photo was taken island of Antigua in the West Indies in January 1988. Both men were SERE Instructors (NEC 9505) assigned to the Navy SERE School from 1987-1990 in Maine. The photo was taken during the Tropical Environment Survival Training (TEST) Course delivered by MTT for SERE Course graduates. Photo credit: Bob Newman “Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation of those who have gone before me” Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #reconfoundation #marinereconfoundation Marine Reconnaissance Foundation

The Stanton Challenge in honor of our fallen teammate Jordan Stanton. He was a beast and this was his standard. The Challenge consists of the ENTIRE PFT in less than 18 minutes (pull ups, sit ups, and run all under 18). For our active duty teammates, post up your times if you meet or exceed Jordan! #jordanstantonchallenge #allittakesisallyouvegot

John Dailey’s Tough Rugged Bastards is now available on Audible!

The 2nd Annual Marine Reconnaissance Foundation Golf Classic & Marine Corps Ball will take place in the Dallas/Ft Worth area of Texas 15 - 16 November 2024 respectively. The MRF Golf Classic will take place at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine TX on Friday 15 November and can accommodate up to 150 golfers who can purchase individual golfer tickets (assigned to a foursome), or purchase four-person golf teams. The tournament includes an opening ceremony/Shot Gun start at 10:00 am, 18 holes of Golf with numerous sponsor provided tournament contests to include $1,000,000 Shoot Out, Putting Contest and more. Our 249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball will take place on Saturday 16 November at the Omni Hotel Fort Worth Ballroom and will include a cocktail hour, the traditional Marine Corps ceremony & cake cutting as well as live music. For any teammates active duty, reserve, retired or former that may want to attend (sponsored by the generous donors via purchased packages) please reach out to us at info@reconfoundation.org. For any supporters or teammates that would like to purchase golf, Marine Corps Ball or any sponsor packages, please visit the link below: https://lnkd.in/gaX9hER7 @txveteranscommission @texasvfw @txvetparade @mcl_williamsoncounty_1022 @texasveterans @marinereconfoundation #reconfoundation #marinereconfoundation @txveteranscommission @texasvfw

Jon was a loved and respected teammate who will never be forgotten. Never above you Never below you Always by your side

Action not words!

LOE1: Deliberate Programs: Annual Wounded Teammate & Family Retreat Our families spent the day out on the water at Crab Island. A huge thank you to our teammate Jimmy Perkins at Crab Island Jimmy’s Charters (former A. Co 3rd Recon Bn and owner of Crab Island Jimmy’s Charters) for getting our teammates and their families out on the water! The Reconnaissance Foundation is executing 5th annual our wounded & injured teammate and family retreat this week in Destin Florida. The purpose of this retreat is to provide our teammates who suffer from physical, mental or spiritual wounds a venue to bring their families together in order to rebuild and/or reinforce family bonds and provide an opportunity for bonding with other Recon families in similar circumstances. Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #reconfoundation #marinereconfoundation @crabislandjimmy @crabislandjimmyscharters

LOE1 Reoccurring Programs: Wounded Teammate & Family Retreat Our teammates & families visited the Marine Combat Diver course. Thank you to the instructor staff @marine_combatant_diver_course for your professionalism and support to our teammates & families! Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #reconfoundation #marinereconfoundation #woundedwarriors #injuredwarriors #recovering #healing #family

ATTENTION ON DECK! Teammates directly affected by Hurricanes Helene or Milton that need immediate support, please contact the MRF at: hurricanerelief@reconfoundation.org The MRF is prepared to provide gap area support and to help galvanize potential near by on hand support to assist. If there are any volunteers available that would like to support (on hand physically, donations of good/services or donated funds) please contact us to we can remain in a fighting position ready to create a pool of resources that can assist if a request for support is received. With you. Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #reconfoundation #teammatessupportingteammates #disasterrelief #actionnotwords #reconfoundation

Amphib Ops… The Reconnaissance Foundation is executing our wounded & injured teammate and family retreat this week in Destin Florida. A huge thank you to our teammate Jimmy Perkins at Crab Island Jimmy’s Charters (former A. Co 3rd Recon Bn and owner of Crab Island Jimmy’s Charters) for getting our teammates and their families out on the water! The purpose of this retreat is to provide our teammates who suffer from physical, mental or spiritual wounds a venue to bring their families together in order to rebuild and/or reinforce family bonds and provide an opportunity for bonding with other Recon families in similar circumstances. Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #reconfoundation #marinereconfoundation@crabislandjimmy @crabislandjimmyscharters