Mrs. Lorrie Kowalski, Spouse of Joe Kowalski, FRA# 2536, died 20 May 2019. "It is with a heavy heart, that I inform you that I just received a call from our Brother, Joe Kowalski that his beloved wife and partner passed away at their home this afternoon. The FRA will award a scholarship in Lorrie's name in recognition of her service to the Marine Recon community. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers."
Al Sniadecki
President, FRA

CHESHIRE – Lorraine L. Kowalski, 68, passed away Monday May 20, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.  She was the wife of Joseph J. Kowalski Jr.
Lorraine was born August 21, 1950 in Albany, CA, the daughter of the late Stewart and Patricia (Compton) MacLean.  She was a member and Past President of the U.S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Association Ladies Aux. as well as a founding member of the Marine Corps League Silver City Mamas in Meriden CT.  She loved hockey, cooking, bingo, Disney and especially Elvis.
Besides her husband of 25 years, she is survived by her children Ben Hill, Aaron Langlois and Amy Massey; her step-sons Greg Kowalski and Mike Kelsey; her grandchildren Angus Hill, Jacob Massey, Samuel Massey, Natalia Kowalski and Gunner Kelsey.

LCpl Jerry L. (Stretch) Turner, FRA# 2699, died 30 Mar 2019 at age 77. Jerry served in the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion from 1962 to 1963 and joined the FRA in 2007. Jerry L. Turner - Obituary

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" and may he Rest in Peace. Semper Fidelis!

1st Lt James Eugene (Jim) Dunning, USMC (ret), FRA# 267, died 16 FEB 2019. Jim was a 'life' member of the Force Recon Association and served in both 1st Force and 2nd Force Recon companies during his active duty years of 1964-1966. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 4:40 pm at the Heritage Funeral Home, 427 Graves Mill Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502. The Force Recon Association will honor our Brother at the FRA annual reunion by naming a 2019 FRA Scholarship in Lt. Dunning's name.

"Fair Winds and Following Seas" and may he Rest in Peace. Semper Fidelis!

L/CPL Barry D "Doug" "Swamprat" Forrest FRA # 2649, died 20 October 2018. The Memorial Funeral Service was held in the Chapel at the same Funeral Home beginning at 1 pm, Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018.

Patsy Branch, wife of Maj. Billy Branch USMC(ret) FRA # 25, died 27 July 2018. I am saddened to report that Patsy Branch, wife of Major Billy Branch (USMC ret) passed away on July 27th in Comanche, Texas after a long battle with cancer. Patsy will be laid to rest on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10am in Comanche, Texas. Patsy and Billy have been long supporters of the Force Recon Association and Billy currently serves on the FRA Board. Patsy and Billy have long been Christians of deep Faith and I know your prayers for Patsy, Billy, and their family are appreciated.
https://www.heartlandfuneralhome.net/m/obituaries/Patsy-Branch/Memories

Lt. Colonel J.H. "Pat" Carothers USMC (ret) , FRA# 70, died 16 APR 2018.

John Michael Lynch , FRA# 2546, died 23 MAR 2018. John passed away in France, his home for the last 40 years. John served in the 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Company 1953-1954. Services will be held on Saturday 31 MAR 2018. The FRA sends our most heartfelt condolences to his surviving wife Joan, daughter Gillian and sons Matt, Dov and Sean.

Colonel Wesley L. Fox USMC (ret) - FRA #68 died November 24th, 2017
FRA Member 68, Col. Fox died the evening of November 24th in Blacksburg, VA. He was 86. (See more)

Colonel Bruce F. Meyers USMC (ret) - FRA #7 died August 7th, 2017
A memorial celebration will be held on September 9 th at 1:00 pm at St Michaels Episcopal church in Issaquah wa. The address is 325 S E Darst St Issaquah Wa. With a reception following at the University House located at 22975 S E Black Nugget Rd , Issaquah Wa Semper Fi. Boots Meyers. Please come and join family and friends to celebrate dads life. God Bless

The United States Marine Corps and its Reconnaissance Community has lost one of its pioneers and trail blazers. Colonel Meyers served as the first commanding officer of the very first official Force Reconnaissance Company stood up by the Corps in 1957. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Force Recon Association ("FRA") a Marine Veteran Association that continues today in the service of the Marines, Sailors and their families who serve the Marine Recon Community. I will remember Bruce as an affable and articulate professional who was always willing to support his beloved Corps and the Recon Community. "Fair winds and following seas", Sir!
FRA President - Al Sniadecki

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