About MCA 
The Marine Corps Association is the professional organization of the United States Marine Corps, founded more than 100 years ago by General John A. Lejeune. MCA is a member based organization dedicated to professional development, recognition of excellence, and building awareness of the rich traditions, history and esprit of the United States Marine Corps. Our non-profit arm, the Marine Corps Association Foundation, supports Marines through four programs which provide unit libraries, commanders’ forum events and professional military education trips to Marines throughout the world.
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Members of the Marine Corps Association receive reduced rates to our professional events and member exclusive promotions at The Marine Shop. Our members also receive a choice of one or both of our publications, Leatherneck – Magazine of the Marines and The Marine Corps Gazette, in print and digital format.
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2026 MCA Acquisition Excellence Awards Dinner
July 30, 2026 / 16:00 to 19:00The Clubs At Quantico Learn more Register
First to Fight 250K Challenge
August 01, 2026 00:00 / November 10, 2026 23:59First to Fight 250K Challenge Learn more Register
2026 MCA Combat Development Awards Dinner
August 20, 2026 / 18:00 to 21:00The Clubs At Quantico Learn more Register
