Semper Fi 5K 2024 – Marine Raider Foundation
On 14 September 2024, chapter members donned rucksacks, and participated in the Seaside Heights Marine Corps League’s “Semper 5” 5K. The ruck was along the boardwalk along the Jersey Shore on a gorgeous day, but unfortunately had to leave right after to get to the chapter picnic later that day.
On 06 August 2014, Marine Commandant James F. Amos announced at a MARSOC change of command ceremony that all units within the parent command would undergo a name change. For example, the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion would now be known as the 1st Marine Raider Battalion.
While the critical skills operators within Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) have the title of Marine Raider, the Raider lineage can be traced through the 4th Marine Regiment and the Marine reconnaissance battalions. The 1st and 2nd Force Reconnaissance Companies provided the initial personnel when MARSOC was created.
