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Military Appreciation 

Marines are fighting the Global War on Terrorism everyday, willingly risking their lives in operations committed to protecting the freedoms of all Americans and the lifestyles that Americans enjoy.  The Military Appreciation program allows Americans to thank and honor Marines for their sacrifices and service. Selecting a Marine to attend local and national recognition events is very easy.  From local parades and festivals to national sporting events, Marines participating in recognition events have the opportunity to allow the public to salute them for their service.

Note:  This request form allows you to seek out active duty and reserve Marines only.  If you want to honor a retired Marine, please contact your local Veteran’s Association (e.g. VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League, etc.).  If you want a Marine to speak at your event, do not submit this form.  Instead, please fill out a Speaker’s Request Form. 

Use this button to complete a Military Appreciation form to recognize a Marine at your event.

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International Requests 
For all international Marine Corps asset requests, please contact the Public Affairs office of the Unified Combatant Command in the respective area where the event will take place.
Those requests shall be forwarded through command channels to the ASD(PA) for approval.  Approval shall be based upon program, sponsor, site, and support criteria, and upon any recommendations or requests for an exception to policy offered by applicable commanders.

Unified Combatant Commands:
United States Central Command
United States European Command
United States Pacific Command
United States Northern Command
United States Southern Command

Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead shakes hands at a Redskins football game 

LANDOVER, Md. - Brig. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, shake hands with officials and players following the coin toss at the Washington Redskins game Oct. 12 at Fed Ex Field.  Players and fans alike honored Marines around the world by hosting Marine representatives in a number of events both on and off the field, including a performance from the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon.

(Official Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Athanasios Genos.)

Military Appreciation