Marine Raider Foundation

Registration for the 7th Annual Raider Invasion is OPEN! Sign up now to secure your spot on the links June 27th at Monarch Beach Golf Club! https://lnkd.in/grfchppu

Registration for the 2025 5 for a Hero Challenge opens tomorrow - April 1st! Sign up to honor MARSOC's fallen heroes over Memorial Day weekend - https://lnkd.in/gYu_KbJg

"Our veterans answered our country's call and served with honor, and on March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Today, we reaffirm one of our most fundamental obligations: to show all who have worn the uniform of the United States the respect and dignity they deserve, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us. Half a century after those helicopters swept off the ground and into the annals of history, we pay tribute to the fallen, the missing, the wounded, the millions who served, and the millions more who awaited their return. Our Nation stands stronger for their service, and on Vietnam Veterans Day, we honor their proud legacy with our deepest gratitude." - Presidential Proclamation March 29, 2012 - Pres. Barack Obama Photo Credit: MSgt Arthur Wright

National Medal of Honor Day Marine Raider Merritt Austin Edson was awarded the Medal of Honor "For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion, with Parachute Battalion attached, during action against enemy Japanese forces in the Solomon Islands on the night of 13-14 September 1942. After the airfield on Guadalcanal had been seized from the enemy on 8 August, Col. Edson, with a force of 800 men, was assigned to the occupation and defense of a ridge dominating the jungle on either side of the airport. Facing a formidable Japanese attack which, augmented by infiltration, had crashed through our front lines, he, by skillful handling of his troops, successfully withdrew his forward units to a reserve line with minimum casualties. When the enemy, in a subsequent series of violent assaults, engaged our force in desperate hand-to-hand combat with bayonets, rifles, pistols, grenades, and knives, Col. Edson, although continuously exposed to hostile fire throughout the night, personally directed defense of the reserve position against a fanatical foe of greatly superior numbers. By his astute leadership and gallant devotion to duty, he enabled his men, despite severe losses, to cling tenaciously to their position on the vital ridge, thereby retaining command not only of the Guadalcanal airfield, but also of the 1st Division's entire offensive installations in the surrounding area." (MOH Citation)

The Marine Raider Foundation thanks DAV Charitable Service Trust for supporting our Tragedy Assistance Program through their grant program. We are honored to have DAV (Disabled American Veterans) stand with us "Helping those who have sacrificed the most."

Today we honor & remember GySgt Robert Gilbert II. "Our debt to the heroic men & valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." Pres. Harry Truman https://ow.ly/76rN50QtKAk

On this day in 1943, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Marine Raider Battalions were organized as the 1st Marine Raider Regiment at Espiritu Santo. The 1st Marine Raider Regiment enforced a common organization among the battalions. Each had a weapons company & four rifle companies composed of a weapons platoon & three rifle platoons. (Courtesy Photo - "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.")

The Foundation welcomes Clare, Matt , Mark & Dan - Team Academy Securities - to our Raider Race Team! This quartet will be racing in the 10-Mile Memorial Day Run at Soldier Field. You can support their campaign by visiting https://lnkd.in/gKXxqTkK

K-9 Veterans Day was created by Joe White, a Vietnam War veteran & dog handler who saw firsthand how valiantly K-9's served. The holiday helps raise awareness & honors the sacrifices of military working dogs. To our K-9 heroes & their handlers, we salute you!

Jody Lynch continues his #racing4legends series, honoring Master Sergeant Tom Saunders this past weekend. https://lnkd.in/gB4hGa8v From Jody: “ #racing4legends honoring Marine Raider MSgt Tom Saunders @marineraiderfoundation and @warfightermade at GNCC Talladega. After my first hole shot ever the mudder owned me. Battled the bike overheating and finished 15th. Overcoming adversity, rucking on is a requirement in life. I owe Tom a better result and will go get it.”