If it's new on the web site, you'll find it on one of our announcement pages! Different topics will be of interest to you throughout your Marine's career. Chose from the categories of Marine Parents' web sites to the right. The most recent announcements will be at the top.

Be sure to sign up for our twice-monthly newsletter to get additional updates and news. There's a signup box at the bottom of every page of the web site.

Sixteen Marine Corps ground and air units, all part of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, deployed to Afghanistan last year and took part in Operation Khanjar (Strike of the Sword).

This Friday, April 30, 2010, at 10:00 am, a memorial service will be held at Camp Lejeune to honor the Fallen Warriors of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and many families of the Fallen Heroes will be in attendance.

Where ever you are Friday morning, please take a moment to remember our Fallen Heroes and say a prayer for their families.

Many of you have likely heard Gold Star Father Albert Snyder’s story as it recently gained significant media coverage. We compiled a partial list of articles, as well as the recent decision from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, for your review so you can stay informed. This case is one to follow as it affects Gold Star families and has now made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Visit our webpage and stay tuned.
Click here to learn more about Albert Snyder v. Fred W. Phelps, Sr.

Attention Marine families and supporters! WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The Marine Parents outreach program, Purple Heart Family Support, is in the running for a $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project grant and we need your vote to win the competition!

With the Pepsi Grant, we will be able to turn our 200 meals a year served in 2 hospitals into 20,000 meals served a year in 4 hospitals. There are many great ideas out there, but who could be a more worthy recipient than our Wounded Warriors and their families?

Take one minute a day to vote for our Wounded Warriors!

Click here to watch the You Tube video and learn how to vote!

When we think of our Fallen Heroes, and the mothers and family members mourning their loss, finding words to express our sorrow can be extremely difficult, if not impossible.

This Sunday, September 27th, is Gold Star Mother’s Day. Though words are hard to find, there is something we can do on this very important day of observance. Join us this Sunday and honor the families of our Fallen Heroes - display a Gold Star luminary.
Click here to learn more...

"Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children"

The mission of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships for higher education to deserving sons and daughters of Marines and children of former Marines, with particular attention being given to children whose parent was killed or wounded in action.
Click here to learn more...

The second annual Soldier Ride will be held on July 25, 2009 in The Hamptons, Long Island NY. The event is being held in memory of Marine Lance Corporal Jordan C. Haerter of Sag Harbor, NY who was killed in action in Ramadi, Iraq on April 22, 2008.
Click here to learn more...

This Week in the Pentagon March 27 edition takes a look at the Defense Department's change in policy when showing the return of fallen troops.
This Week in the Pentagon
To read the American Forces Press Service article "Gates Signs Policy Change for Dignified Transfer Operations at Dover," Click here...

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 125 Fenton, Missouri is planning a Fallen Heroes ceremony honoring area Fallen Heroes and their families. They will honor nineteen Fallen Heroes and their families. The ceremony will be held on March 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM.
Click here to learn more...

TAPS is proud to sponsor free air travel for those participants who need financial assistance to attend the national seminar. There are a limited number of airline tickets, and they are available on a first come, first served basis.
DEADLINE to apply is February 1st, 2009.
Click here to learn more...