Helping those with Will, Find the Way.
Freedom isn’t free. Uniforms for newly commissioned Marines should be.
You Can Make A Difference.
The Challenge
After a highly competitive selection process, 4 years of managing college alongside the physical requirements of ROTC, and a grueling Officer Candidate School, these men and women have earned something that can’t be bought.
The Salute
Following tradition, the first salute of a newly commissioned officer is “Paid For” by the officer with a silver dollar; every salute after is “Earned.”
Before a first salute is rendered, there is one more thing an officer must “Pay For.”
The Cost
More than the customary silver dollar, a new officer’s uniforms are over $2,500, forcing many to begin their career in debt. You can change that.
Roughly 300 Marine ROTC students are commissioned each year. That is an estimated $ 750,000 in potential debt for uniforms alone.