The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Association is to: Foster the advancement of the professional knowledge of the members of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Promote the interest of the Marine Corps Reserve in the Marine Corps and the interest of the Marine Corps in its Reserve, Represent and assist individual members and their families, and Promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps in the broadest and most liberal manner to the end that it may advance the welfare of and serve to preserve the security of the United States.