The Membership includes warriors who have participated in every battle where Marine tanks were committed in support of a Marine infantry unit. Tank unit battle honors commenced prior to and during WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and many smaller missions in between.
Twelve years ago the Board of Directors determined a need to develop a program to financially assist needy and deserving members or their families in obtaining a higher education. To this end, or scholarship committee has selected and awarded over three hundred thousand dollars in scholarships to deserving applicants.
The Marine Corps Association Foundation was established as a private California foundation. The purpose of the corporation is exclusively for charitable purposes and falls under the IRC Section501(c),(3). Thankfully we have been able to perpetuate and maintain the funds to allow us to continue this worthwhile mission on a limited scale. This has been possible through the hard work and dedication of our membership.
The goals of foundation are to provide charitable and financial aid to qualified applicants who are members, survivors and dependents of members of the Association and to design, produce, and dedicated appropriate monuments to honor the memory of our fallen comrades and to perpetuate the eternal living spirit of all USMC tankers whose legacy of valor, loyalty, innovation and honor in peace and war continues to serve the final interests of our Nation and the Marine Corps.
If you would like to become a member please download and complete our membership application form and mail a check payable to: Marine Corps Tankers Association
MCTA
P.O Box 20761
El Cajon, CA 92021
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for membership one must be an honorably discharged or retired Marine, on active duty or a member of the Marine reserve. This person must have served within a Marine Tank Battalion or been attached to any Marine Tank Unity in any support function
Fees for Annual Membership:
New, non-Active Duty member………………………………$30
New, Active Duty member, E-5 and below…………………$15
Active Duty member, E-6 and above……………………….$20
Active Duty Officers…………………………………………..$25
Life Membership is available for the following one-time Fees:
Age 40 and below…………………………………………….$275
Age 41-50……………………………………………………..$250
Age 51-60……………………………………………………..$200
Age 61-70……………………………………………………..$175
Age 71-79……………………………………………………..$125
Age 80 and over………………………………………………$85
Sustaining Membership is now available for those who do not qualify under the rules for Regular or Life Membership. Dues are $30 per year.