The Reserve Organization of America was honored to accept the Marine Corps Reserve Association’s invitation to attend the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in the beautiful city of Corpus Christi, hosted by the historic Carlos Company—a unit whose enduring legacy of discipline, readiness, and service continues to define the Marine Corps Reserve.

ROA Director of Legislation Matthew Schwartzman was privileged to witness retired Lance Corporal and Purple Heart recipient Jeremy Williams—MCRA’s Vice President of Legislative Affairs—deliver a powerful keynote address highlighting the essential elements and lessons learned from combat, and how they translate directly to readiness and resilience in today’s force.

ROA extends its sincere appreciation to MCRA for the invitation, its deep respect for the sacrifice embodied by Marines like Lance Corporal Williams, and its optimism that the strong and growing partnership between ROA and MCRA will continue to advance the interests of the Reserve Component in the years ahead.