MCRC is recruiting Marine "proof sources" to attend national outreach events in FY27. These are Marines who can speak publicly about their service experience to coaches, educators, and student-athletes at national-level conferences and competitions. TAD orders and travel funding are covered by MCRC.
Heads up: If you have a sports, coaching, STEM, or education background and are based in CONUS, MCRC wants to hear from you.
Who it affects
Any active or reserve Marine who meets one or more of these profiles:
- Current or former athlete or coach at the high school level or higher (volleyball, basketball, wrestling, rowing, football, and soccer are specifically desired)
- Current or former participant in the All-Marine Sports Program
- STEM background or experience
- Law or legal program experience
- Current or former educator or counselor
- Currently stationed or residing in CONUS
All submissions will be considered. The list above describes what MCRC is looking for, not a hard eligibility gate.
What you need to do
Send the following to MCRC Community Engagement:
- Official photo
- Name and rank
- MOS
- Academic background
- Athletic background
- Geographic location
- Professional bio
Contact: community@marines.usmc.mil or call 571-559-4501.
MCRC keeps all submissions on file for future events, so submitting now does not lock you into a specific event.
Key dates
- FY27 events: October 2026 through September 2027
- MARADMIN expires: 30 September 2027
- Travel note: Selected proof sources should expect to travel one day before and one day after each event
The official version
This guidance comes from MARADMIN 475/26. It is issued under the MCRC Operations Plan for FY27.
This is written by a reservist, for reservists. It is not an official publication of HQMC or MARFORRES. Always verify guidance with your command or unit S-1 before acting on any article or summary.