Marines' Memorial Association

Our flagship club in san francisco contains a living Memorial that honors men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Throughout the halls of the Marines' Memorial, in the lobby, library, and restaurant, visitors can view artifacts, photos, and written placards that provide information on united states military history and the brave men and women who served, or are still serving, in all branches of the armed forces. The living Memorial also encompasses our aid and assist program that provides services to active-duty military, reservists, and those who are transitioning to civilian life. This year, we granted 385 complimentary memberships to Marines' Memorial to active-duty service members and reservists. These free memberships give service members the opportunity to stay at our living Memorial in san francisco for a reduced price as they transition to new duty stations, attend training, network and connect with other veterans.

As the covid epidemic abated during 2022, our educational, commemorative and service events returned to in-person events to bring presentations from military authors, historians, high-level military leaders , veteran leaders, entertainers, and national defense experts to our Association members and guests. These events included meet the author, lecture, and leading from the front series events. Our inaugural event of the year was a Marines' Memorial lecture series featuring a presentation by former commandant of the marine corps, general robert b. neller in august 2022. This event was followed up by an educational "meet the real top gun" event featuring two f/a-18 pilots instrumental in the making of the movie "top gun, maverick." In july 2022, we hosted the first of three "meet the author" events with a presentation by dr. steven trout, author of "the vietnam veterans Memorial at angel fire," followed by a "meet the author" panel in october featuring three authors prominent in the veteran space, former marines fred galvan, amy forsythe, and scot huesing. Former soldier and author phil gioia treated the Association with another meet the author event in october 2023 with a presentation on his vietnam memoir, "danger close." During the year, we were fortunate to host three "lecture series" events beginning in january with brigadier general jason morris, commanding general, marines recruit depot san diego (january 2023), lieutenant general george smith, commanding general, i marine executionary force (march 2023), major general benjamin watson, commanding general, first marine division (may 2023), and brigadier general jason woodworth, commanding general, marine corps installations wets / marine corps base, camp pendleton ca (june 2023). Also, during 2023, the Association hosted two "leading from the front" series events with in-person presentations by director of the movie "devotion," jd dillard and his father and former blue angel, bruce dillard, and another blockbuster "leading from the front" with a giant of the military veteran community, general david petraeus (june 2023).

We packaged and shipped over 260 care packages to deployed personnel who did not have any access to exchange services. We provided them sundry items such as candy; hygiene items such as lip balm, deodorant, dental & shaving gear; snacks such as trail mix and jerky; and miscellaneous items such as vitamin c; along with a book (or two), etc. All to reflect tokens of our appreciation for what they are doing for all of us.

1. The Marines' Memorial publishes a quarterly magazine, crossroads of the corps, to provide summaries of the commemorative and educational programs held at the club, articles written by our members, insight into the mission of the Marines' Memorial, and a calendar of upcoming opportunities. The magazine is sent both by mail and digitally to Marines' Memorial members, donors, active duty service members, and the local community. 2. In 2022, the Association awarded more than 30 scholarships to student veterans and students from veteran families, totaling more than $100,000. Each scholarship was between $2,500 and $5,000 and awarded to selected students based on academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need.

1. The Marines' Memorial publishes a quarterly magazine, crossroads of the corps, to provide summaries of the commemorative and educational programs held at the club, articles written by our members, insight into the mission of the Marines' Memorial, and a calendar of upcoming opportunities. The magazine is sent both by mail and digitally to Marines' Memorial members, donors, active duty service members, and the local community. 2. In 2023, the Association awarded more than 30 scholarships to student veterans and students from veteran families, totaling more than $97,500. Each scholarship was between $2,500 and $5,000 and awarded to selected students based on academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need.