Lt. Col. Andrew Christian - FRA# 2559
Change of Command Ceremony will take place on 25 May 2017.
Click on Andy's name for details. All interested must RSVP.

Terry Graves Hall at MCB Quantico
to be dedicated in Honor of
Second Lieutenant Terrence C. Graves
3rd FORCE RECON

On Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10 a.m., at MCB Quantico, the United States Marine Corps will dedicate "Terry Graves Hall" in honor of Second Lieutenant Terrence C. Graves, 3rd Force Recon Co. 2nd LT Graves (TBS Class 6-67) was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on 16 February 1968 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. 2nd LT Graves is one of six Marines awarded the Medal of Honor while serving with a Recon unit in RVN. His detailed citation is posted in the "HONOR" section of the Force Recon website (www.forcerecon.com).

ALL members of the Recon Community are invited to attend the ceremony on June 2nd, which is being hosted by TBS Class 6-67 in honor of their fallen Brother. Additional details regarding accommodations and base access should be directed to Joe Johnston (804) 557-3261 or Johnstonwj@gmail or Johnstonmojo@cox.net.

If you are able, please join us to help honor our fallen Brother.

Dr. Franklin M. Osanka PH.D, FRA Member 178, passed away unexpectedly on 7 October 2017 at 80 years of age.

Services were held on 17 October at the Maresh-Meredeth & Acklam Funeral Home in Racine, Wisconsin.

CW04 (USMC ret.) James F. Doner - FRA# 294,
passed away 21 DEC 2016. There will be a Viewing and Prayer Service at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be served on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, followed by burial at Holy Hope Cemetery immediately after..
Click on her name to read more.

Mrs. Louise Lauffer - was laid to rest 08 Dec 2016.
Click on her name to read more.

Colonel Julian W. Parrish, USMC Ret, FRA Member 244, passed away on 23 April 2016 at 85 years of age at his home in San Diego.

Julian was GySgt Parrish Ops Chief in 1st Force Recon Co. In early 1960s, Para/Scuba, Free Fall Qualified Jumpmaster. Also served in 2nd Force. Also served with 2nd Transplacement BN, 2/1, 1959-1960 in Foxtrot Co. with Captain Bill Weise and with Hotel Co. with Captain Ernie DeFazio. He epitomized the title Co GySgt. By his exceptional leadership and proficiency in all areas. During his 18 years of enlisted service, his excellence was appropriately recognized with good conduct awards and meritorious masts.

During Vietnam war, Julian accepted a commission and over the 20 plus years as an officer performed duties in assignments in the FMF in Supply and Logistics.

He retired and was recalled to active duty during the Iraq invasion of Kuwait to perform duties involving maritime preposition ships (MPS) in the Persian Gulf.

Colonel Parrish served our corps and nation for 43 years.
Rest in Peace.

Sgt. Mark Tigh, FRA Member 746, passed away unexpectedly in Pickford, Michigan, on February 2nd, 2016. Mark was a lifelong member of the FRA and Marine to the core. He passed away Tuesday afternoon at approximately 6:35 PM EST from liver failure. He was surrounded by his family at his passing and went very peacefully with no pain. He is survived by his wife, Terri Tigh; his daughter, Capt. Tiffany Tigh, USMC; myself, Lcpl. Louis Tigh, USMC, and his son Billy Tigh. He had many friends throughout the FRA and I would like to pass the word of his death. We will be holding a service this Saturday, Feb. 5 in Snellville, GA, for any members who can come and he will be buried in Mt. Shasta, CA, on Feb. 23.

Sgt Jonathon Blank - LaRue Tactical Elk Hunt 2011
Click on the link.

GySgt Brian M. Blonder - FRA #2313 - Awarded Navy Cross
Click on the link.

Commando Hall of Honor - FRA Member Maj. James Capers Jr. USMC(ret)
and Bigadier General Evans F. Carlson USMC(ret) inducted into inaugural class of SOCOM's Commando Hall of Honor.

Force Recon Memorial
Col. Bruce Meyers USMC (ret) and SgtMaj Neal King USMC (ret) have designed a commemorative memorial monument to be placed in Semper Fi Park at the Marine Corp Museum. Donations are needed to help put the design to stone. Click the link above for more details.

History of Marine Detachment 1 - .pdf format - 138 pages - 6.5mb
Det 1: U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Special Operations Command Detachment, 2003 - 2006.

Bikes For Wounded Warriors
The FRA donates high-quality Specialized road bikes to Marines at the Wounded Warrior Battalion West. Click above for details.

Another Marine Helped By RFSF - The Ride For Semper Fi
helps out another Marine

Ride For Semper Fi - FA Call For Volunteers