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Click on FRA ByLaws (above) to open the FRA ByLaws as adopted in 2011 and with the changes approved on 22AUG2015.
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We are pleased to announce that FRA memorabilia is now available from our new supplier “I Need It Now Trophies” owned by retired MGySgt Hodge Jordan, and operating out of Jacksonville, North Carolina. You can order directly from the company by clicking on the “Memorabilia” link above or go to https://ineeditnowtrophies.co/ We look forward to having a new and ongoing supplier for our hats, shirts, and other memorabilia that will be available! Welcome Aboard, Hodge!
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L/CPL Barry D "Doug" "Swamprat" Forrest FRA # 2649, died 20 October 2018.
Details for Doug Forrest's funeral:
Visitation will go at the Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home on 801 N. Race St, Glasgow, KY (270-651-8821) between 10 am - 8 pm on Tuesday, 23 Oct 2018.
The Memorial Funeral Service will go in the Chapel at the same Funeral Home beginning at 1 pm, Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018.
Graveside military honors will go immediately after the Memorial Service, at the nearby Happy Valley Memorial Gardens, 1504 Happy Valley Rd, in Glasgow, KY.
We are planning a Family/Force Recon reception (finger food) at the Park mammoth/Rockcastle Lodge following the graveside service. Donations to cover costs will be solicited.
Lodging is available at:
https://www.rockcastlelodge.com/
270-749-4101
585 Park Mammoth Rd, Park City, KY
(let them know you are part of the Force Recon Funeral) - (there is one ADA compliant room for Scott).
Airports at Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY are almost equidistant we only ask that you try and coordinate arrival/departures with buddies in order to share a rental or that folks already here can pick up several on one trip as it is about 1 & 1/2 hours each way.
Airports at Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY are almost equidistant we only ask that you try and coordinate arrival/departures with buddies in order to share a rental or that folks already here can pick up several on one trip as it is about 1 & 1/2 hours each way.
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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
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Lt. Colonel J.H. "Pat" Carothers USMC (ret) , FRA# 70, died 16 APR 2018.
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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.
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Colonel Wesley L. Fox USMC (ret) - FRA #68 dies November 24th, 2017
FRA Member 68, Col. Fox died the evening of November 24th in Blacksburg, VA. He was 86. (See more)
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Colonel Bruce F. Meyers USMC (ret) - FRA #7 dies 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
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Sgt Jonathon Blank - LaRue Tactical Elk Hunt 2011
Click on the link.
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GySgt Brian M. Blonder - FRA #2313 - Awarded Navy Cross
Click on the link.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bikes For Wounded Warriors
The FRA donates high-quality Specialized road bikes to Marines at the Wounded Warrior Battalion West. Click above for details.
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Another Marine Helped By RFSF - The Ride For Semper Fi
helps out another Marine
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Ride For Semper Fi - FA Call For Volunteers
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Email Questions, Comments and Suggestions to the FRA - Click
Here
Read About the origin of the Force Recon Association
Read About the origin of OOOHRAH |
NOTAM (notice to all members)
Most recent official FRA email sent to members
- 04 DEC 2016 |
FRA Mailing Address: |
Force Recon Association
P.O. Box 111000
Carrolton, TX 75011
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See a few pictures from Recon 2018 |
See a few more pictures from Recon 2018 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2016 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2015 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2014 - additional photos added Aug 2015 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2013 - This gallery was posted Aug 2015 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2012 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2011 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2010 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2009 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2008 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2006 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2004 |
See a few more pictures from Recon 2003 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2003 |
See a few pictures from Recon 2002 |
Recon History of WWII |
FRA Scholarship Application (.pdf) |
FRA Memorabilia is now available at I Need It Now Trophies
https://ineeditnowtrophies.co
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FRA Dues Form (.pdf)
The FRA will no longer hold past dues in arrears but will charge a small
re-activation fee. See form. |
FRA Change of Address Form (.pdf)
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Article - Strong Men Armed: 1st Force Recon Company |
AWRIGHT, Listen up! - EMAIL CALL!
Most Recent Official Message Sent - 04 DEC 2016 - If you didn't receive
it then we don't have your correct email address. |
The FRA is trying to develop an email list of all members. This
list is for FRA use only and will not be distributed to anyone outside
of this organization. Every member who has an email address
is hereby requested to forward your email address along with your
name and FRA member number to:
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FRA Communications Chief- commchief@forcerecon.com |
If you change your email address, let us know so we can update
our records.
We currently have 100's of bad email addresses on file. Please
help us keep you up-to-date!
We have been receiving emails from non-members so, please, include
your name and FRA member number for verification purposes.
Thank You.
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