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.
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OUR STAFF
Mr. Robert F. Neal - Secretary BOD
Mr. “Bob” Neal retired from San Diego Fire Rescue in 2001. Prior to his Fire Service career Bob served in the Marine Corps with tours of duty at Camp Pendleton, Marine Barracks Washington and in Vietnam with 3/11. Additionally, he is a former Foundation Board Member.
Bob has AA degrees from both Palomar, and Miramar Colleges. In addition, he is a graduate of San Diego Fire Rescue Academy, National Fire Academy, Emmitsburg Md and the California Fire Academy, Pacific Grove, Ca.
Bob has engaged in public service by serving on the City of Oceanside Housing Commission, 2 years; Planning Commission, 12 years; KOCT-TV, 6 years
He holds memberships in the following organizations: Retired San Diego Fire and Police Association, California State Firefighter Association, National Albondigas Society, Marine Corps Association, 8th and I Reunion Association, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines Reunion Association, 1st Marine Division Association, American Legion, VFW, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, National Rifle Association.
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.
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