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Pyeatt Memorial Golf Tournament The MCRD Museum Foundation is proud to announce that the 6th Annual Sgt Lucas T. Pyeatt Memorial Golf Tourament will be held on Saturday, 4 May 2024 at the Oaks North Golf Course, located at 12602 Oaks N Dr. San Diego, CA 92128. [Learn More](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/programs/annual-golf-tournament?hsLang=en) ![t1_4-c1e74520](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MCRD_Museum_March_2024/Images/t1_4-c1e74520.png?width=300&name=t1_4-c1e74520.png) # 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 [Learn More](https://www.mcrdsd.marines.mil/) ![Code_Talkers_Platoon-7b0c1d29](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MCRD_Museum_March_2024/Images/Code_Talkers_Platoon-7b0c1d29.jpeg?width=300&name=Code_Talkers_Platoon-7b0c1d29.jpeg) # Grad Photos and Grad Books The MCRD Museum Foundation maintains a collection of platoon photos, composite photos, and platoon books. [Order](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/photos-and-grad-books?hsLang=en) ![mission-f2863181](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MCRD_Museum_March_2024/Images/mission-f2863181.jpeg?width=300&name=mission-f2863181.jpeg) # 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. 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[Learn More](https://shop.mcrdmhs.org/) # Historical Information ### [Topics Contained in Reference Center](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/subject-files?hsLang=en) Manuscripts, Newspapers Collections, Personal Papers, and Technical Manuals ### [Subject Files](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/information-files?hsLang=en) Newspaper Clippings, Articles, and other Resources, organized according to subject ### [Special Collections](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/special-collections?hsLang=en) Manuscripts, Newspapers Collections, Personal Papers, and Technical Manuals ### [Articles Of Interest](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/articles-of-interest?hsLang=en) Written articles about specific topics in Marine Corps history - [Contact Us](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/about-the-museum/contact-us) - [Terms Of Service](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/tos) - [Privacy Statement](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/privacy) - [Copyright Notice](https://www.mcrdmuseumfoundation.org/copyright) © 2026 MCRD Museum. 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