Did you know that the last Sunday of September is Gold Star Mother's and Family Day? It was originally declared by Senate Joint Resolution 115 on 23 June 1936 and has been observed every year since.
We are thrilled to be preparing for our 2023 Gold Star Parents Honor & Remembrance event here at the Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel. It is truly an honor to offer Gold Star families a safe, comfortable and loving environment in which to build community and remember their fallen heroes. Being able to resume this annual gathering means so much! Won't you join us in this sacred mission?Thank you for your support!
Also of note for September:
> Our offices will be closed for Labor Day, Monday 5 September.
> HAPPY 75th BIRTHDAY to the US Air Force and Air National Guard!
Watch your mailbox for the Fall 2022 edition of Crossroads of the Corps. This quarter, we present our scholarship awardees, preview some special artifacts donated by members to the Living Memorial, and more!
Please share your copy, especially with non-member Veterans.
Meet former Navy Blue Angel CDRFrank “Walleye” Weisser, who flew in the front seat for Tom Cruise’s incredible low altitude passes in Top Gun Maverick. Join us as Mike Cerre reprises his Good Morning America profile with film clips and CDR Weisser’s personal videos.
MEET THE AUTHOR PANEL
THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 6PM
Join us for an evening of lively and stimulating discussion with these three authors.
Amy Forsythe, author of Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11, is an award-winning military journalist who has served five combat deployments covering military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Major Scott Huesing, USMC (Ret) wrote Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq’s Deadliest City in tribute to the Marines and Sailors he led during the second Battle of Ramadi in 2006.
Major Fred Galvin, USMC (Ret) is the author of A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America, which recounts the case of Marines tried for the alleged murder of 19 and wounding of 50 Afghan civilians.
It's our grandest event of the year, the Marines' Memorial's 76th celebration of the US Marine Corps Birthday! Get ready to salute the Corps with our Guest of Honor, General Eric Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
MARINES' MEMORIAL PARTNERS WITH DVL.DGS NFT PROJECT
DVL.DGS NFT is an innovative project leveraging Web3 / Blockchain to benefit Service Members and Veterans. This collection of 1775 digital bulldog warriors commemorating the USMC goes on sale this fall and a portion of each purchase will go to MMAF! Learn More!
STEVEN TROUT VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ... DON'T MISS A SINGLE CLUB EVENT!
Experience the passion behind both the creation of this stunning memorial and the writing of its story!
Is there a Lecture or Meet the Author event you missed, or would like to see again? Check out our Marines' Memorial Club YouTube channel, an incredibly rich archive of Club events going back 11 YEARS!
COME TO CHESTY'S FOR TOP FLOOR VIEWS, TOP NOTCH FOOD
Since reopening as Chesty's, our 12th floor restaurant's reputation just keeps growing. It's a great place meet, eat, and drink, with service that is second to none (as always)! Dinner is served Tuesday-Saturday 5-8pm; Breakfast daily 7:30-9:30am; Bar Hours daily 4-9pm; and Happy Hour at the bar for members and hotel guests daily 4-6pm. We can't wait to see you!
For your MEETING, REUNION, WEDDING or other SPECIAL OCCASION, we will work with you to create a memorable gathering with all of the superb service and ambience that makes the Marines' Memorial Club truly one of a kind.
We are passionate about helping you create a one-of-a-kind celebration of love in our one-of-a-kind location. So, let's team up to make your wedding day magical!
Our event spaces and special packages accommodate wedding parties from 30 to 260 guests.
If you are a Federal employee and eligible to give through the CFC, please consider a donation directed to Marines' Memorial. If you are not a Federal employee, please share our code with your family and friends who are.
Thank you for your support!
WHO DO YOU KNOW?
Every US service member and veteran you know can benefit from membership in the Marines' Memorial, and every membership supports our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve.
Make it a WIN-WIN-WIN when you earn a free night's stay at your Club for every new veteran member you recruit!
Delight your favorite veteran with a Marines' Memorial gift card! It's good for accommodations, meals and Marine Club Store items, and it will never expire! Purchase gift cards by phone at (415) 673-6672.
ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT MMA
Sign up for Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate on your behalf with every purchase! Here's how:
On your computer, go to Smile.Amazon.com and follow the instructions.
On your iPhone's Amazon App, open the main menu, tap Settings, tap AmazonSmile, and follow activation instructions.
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
EARN FREE NIGHTS JUST BY STAYING AT YOUR CLUB!
Stay any 12 nights. Earn a gift certificate worth one free night’s lodging for every 12 nights that you’ve stayed in the Club during the calendar year. Every night you stay qualifies, even if it’s part of a hotel package promotion.
Watch the mail for your reward. Each January, Guest Services will mail you the certificate(s) you have earned during the previous year. Certificates are valid for one year and good for accommodations Sunday through Thursday.
It’s that simple. There are no forms to fill out — just use your Club, enjoy your stay, and look in the mail next January for your Frequent Stay Reward.
Book your Reciprocal Club visit in TWO EASY STEPS!
1. Contact your destination club to confirm they can accommodate you on your desired dates.
2. Generate a Letter of Introduction. Log in to your MMA Member account. Then click on "Request Letter of Introduction," enter a date, and submit. Your destination club will receive your letter automatically by email!
