DECEMBER 24, 2025 – The roar of Marine Corps aircraft engines is a familiar sound across the Hawaiian Islands, often signaling rigorous training or rapid response. But this holiday season, that sound brought a different kind of cargo to the children of Hawaii: hope, delivered in the form of thousands of toys. Since 1947, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program … [Read more...]
Operation Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer
DECEMBER 24, 2025 — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event with additional support from the … [Read more...]
Holiday Message from Your Leadership
DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Dear Marines, Sailor, Soldier, Civilians, and Families of Marine Corps Forces Korea, As we embrace this holiday season, Sergeant Major Bamba and I want to take a moment to offer our deepest gratitude for each and every one of you. This time of year affords us the opportunity to celebrate faith traditions and to appreciate the people that mean the most … [Read more...]
Getting Married? Know Your TRICARE Benefits
DECEMBER 24, 2025 - Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage. “There is sometimes a misconception that TRICARE … [Read more...]
Students Support Deployed Military Personnel
DECEMBER 24, 2025 — Representatives from the United States Marine Corps Reserve in Puerto Rico received Christmas cards, Dec. 23, made by students from three schools in the northern region of the island, as a show of support for military personnel deployed around the world, including those assigned to military vessels operating in the Caribbean. Lisa Morales, a Family and … [Read more...]