Globe & Anchor Salute Gala 2024
The MCRD Museum Foundation is proud to announce this year's Globe & Anchor Salute Gala will be help on Saturday, 14 September. This year's theme is Night at the Museum! And for the first time ever, the Gala will be held at the MCRD San Diego Command Museum.
MARINE GRADUATIONS OPEN TO PUBLIC
MCRD San Diego graduations are open to the public!
Click below to visit the Depot's website to learn more
Grad Photos and Grad Books
The MCRD Museum Foundation maintains a collection of platoon photos, composite photos, and platoon books.
Our Mission
Learn more about our mission to provide an educational setting for Marines & recruits, support the Command, and serve as a bridge to the local community.
Our Programs
The MCRD Command Museum provides free programming to school groups and scouting groups which teach Core Values in a historic setting. We also serve active duty, veterans, and families through outreach programs that strengthen our local community.
Get Involved
Help preserve and perpetuate Marine Corps history. Become a member, volunteer, or donate today. If you enjoy Marine Corps history, you will be forever moved by this experience!
Show Your Pride
Shop for your USMC gear here! All proceeds directly support the Museum and its programs for Marines and veterans.
Mr. Allan J. Rappoport – Director
Mr. Rappoport is the former President and CEO, AJR & Associates, International Trade and Management Consultants. He is also a retired U.S. Treasury Department Executive. Mr. Rappoport is a former MCRD Museum Foundation Board of Directors President and a Marine Corps Veteran “Buck Sergeant”.
Prior to forming AJR and Associates he held several billets in the U. S. Treasury Department. During his Internal Revenue Service assignment, he held several positions including being a Principal in the detailed design and implementation of the World’s largest and most sophisticated automated revenue collection and tax administration system. Mr. Rappoport is a graduate of the IRS Executive Development Program.
During his subsequent U.S. Customs assignments he served as the Treasury Law Enforcement Communication System Division Director; Automated Merchandise Processing System Division Director; Management Information System Director; Management Analysis Division Director; Special Assistant to the U. S. Customs Pacific Regional Commissioner and District Director U. S. Customs, San Diego.
He also served as Chairman of the International Customs Cooperation Council, Brussels, Belgium, and
the U.S. Customs Representative, United Nations Trade Facilitation Committee, Geneva, Switzerland. He further served as Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the U. S. Treasury,
His volunteer work has, in part, included Vice Chairman, San Diego Port Commission Advisory Committee; Commissioner/BOD, San Diego Crime Commission; President, San Diego County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs Association; BOD/ Director, Marines Memorial Association; Charter Member, Flying Leatherneck Association; member Marine Corps League Honorary Devil Dog Society, and the Association of Former Customs Special Agents. Mr. Rappoport is also a graduate of American University in Washington D.C. with an undergraduate degree in biology and a Masters in clinical psychology, and a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute.
FOUNDATION BOARD
Our Board of Directors come from a variety of backgrounds, but one thing unites them all, a passion for preserving and perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps. Many who serve on our Board have a strong connection with the Marine Corps Recruit Depot having drilled on the grinder, been stationed aboard the Depot, or felt the local impact of Marines in San Diego.
FOUNDATION STAFF
WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE MARINE CORPS VALUES
The Museum Foundation is fortunate to have a dedicated and passionate staff who work closely with the Museum staff and Depot leadership to support programs, exhibit upgrades, and outreach efforts. To get in touch with a Foundation staff member, please call the Foundation office at 619-524-4426 or contact us by Email.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND PHILANTHROPY