Celebrating Eight Years of Supporting the MARSOC Community
On May 11, 2012, the MARSOC Foundation hosted its commissioning ceremony to formally announce its inception and launch. I have had the honor of witnessing first-hand the Foundation’s expansion, success, and impact over the [...]
4th Annual Rucking for Raiders Memorial March Goes Virtual
In Navarre, Florida, The Black Hawk Memorial pays tribute to the seven Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Raiders and four members of the Louisiana National Guard who were killed in a helicopter [...]
Working Together to Support Marine Special Operators transitioning from Active Duty Service
The Marine Raider Foundation is one of the largest supporters of The Honor Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides a world-class transition institute for U.S. Special Operations Forces to help them navigate the transition [...]
The Bloody Ridge Race Team Competes for a Cause
The first-ever Mint 400 Military Challenge is bringing together the military community to connect, compete, and raise awareness and funds for charities. “Who wouldn’t want to race an off-road vehicle to bring awareness to [...]
NBC’s Kathryn Tappen’s Dedication to Preserve a Legacy
For Kathryn Tappen, her commitment as a board member to the Marine Raider Foundation is personal. It’s about honoring the life of her cousin Capt. Stanford “Ford” H. Shaw III, who was killed in [...]
The Raider 7 and Stories from the Flynn & Kemp Families
Jenna Kemp and Destiny Flynn's husbands were among the seven brave Marine Raiders tragically lost in a helicopter crash during a training exercise near Eglin, Florida on March 10, 2015. Jenna and Destiny recently joined [...]
Legacy of Cpl. David M. Sonka and K-9 Live On Through His Family
When the Sonka family learned that their son, Cpl. David M. Sonka and his K-9 Flex were killed in action on May 4, 2013 (https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/story/military/2015/09/04/marsoc-honors-fallen-marine-dog-handler/71698408/), they had to travel between their Colorado home and Dover [...]
The Story of Capt. Derek Herrera, USMC (Ret.)
While leading his team on patrol in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on June 24, 2012, former MARSOC Officer Captain Derek Herrera, was shot in the spine and instantly paralyzed. When he returned to the U.S., [...]
Mission Ready: Marine Raider to Successful Entrepreneur
A native of Swansboro, North Carolina, former Staff Sergeant Derek Questell served in the Marine Corps from October 2005 to January 2016, deploying four times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. [...]