Marine Reconnaissance Foundation to Host 2025 Warrior Classic & 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation (MRF) will host its annual Warrior Classic Golf Tournament and the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 14-15, 2025, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Lieutenant General Francis L. Donovan, USMC, Vice Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), will serve as keynote speaker.

LtGen Donovan’s 38-year Marine Corps career spans leadership in infantry, reconnaissance, and special operations, with commands ranging from Force Recon platoons to Marine Divisions, and senior roles at MARSOC, JSOC, and USSOCOM.

Former Congresswoman Kay Granger praised the Foundation, saying:

“It is my sincere honor to be here to celebrate 250 years of service to the United States of America, by the United States Marine Corps. As a long-time advocate for our military and their families, personally, and while in Congress, I proudly support the amazing work of the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation and its volunteers. Their dedication to our veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, their Gold Star families, and those who have returned home in need of physical, emotional, and medical assistance, is exemplary. Thank you to everyone participating in the 2025 Warrior Classic & Marine Corps Ball. You are truly helping to make an immeasurable impact on the lives of those to whom we owe much.”

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker added:

“The Marine Reconnaissance Foundation is a vital resource for the Recon Marine community, providing scholarships, emergency assistance, family retreats, and legacy preservation for our active-duty, veteran, and Gold Star families. Fort Worth is honored to welcome this extraordinary community for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 15 – celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and commitment to our great nation.”

Proceeds from the Warrior Classic and Birthday Ball directly support programs for the Recon Marine community, including Gold Star family retreats, emergency financial support for veterans in crisis, and transition assistance for Marines returning to civilian life. As an all- volunteer organization, the Foundation ensures that every dollar raised goes directly to the warriors and families it serves.

Tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional event information are available at www.reconfoundation.org/warriorclassic.