Fleet Reserve Association

The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is the oldest, (chartered in 1924) and one of the most prominent professional military associations exclusively serving and representing the enlisted men and women of the three Sea Services. It continues to seek protection and equity for those who serve in, or have retired from, or were honorably discharged from the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. The association has demonstrated its tenacity in pursuing Congressional support for enlisted quality of life and veterans' programs for more than 80 years. FRA employs full-time, registered lobbyists; each understands the issues facing enlisted personnel. This is very important because an increasing number of our elected officials have never experienced military service.

What's in it for me?

FRA has represented enlisted personnel before U.S. Congressional committees on every piece of major legislation affecting Sea Service military personnel since its inception in 1924. On Capitol Hill, FRA recently helped rescind the law that causes retirees to loos TRICARE eligibility when they became entitled to Medicare. Due to FRA's actions, we now have TRICARE For Life (TFL). If you are entitled to Veteran's Administration (VA) disability compensation, you now know that many will receive not only their disability compensation, but their retired pay as well. Many others will be eligible for concurrent receipt soon. "Thank you FRA", is the response of many. FRA has fought for and won targeted pay raises for career enlisted. Ask any member of the FRA for a more comprehensive list of exactly how the FRA helps all of us.

Join the FRA Branch 89

Membership works best and is more thoroughly enjoyed whe you get involved. Participation in meetings isn't necessary, buyt you can more easily get items of interest on the floor for consideration if you're there. Local Branch 89 will assist you in paying the dues for two or more years. One popular plan is the five year membership where your annual membership cost is only $26 per year. Branch 89 helps manage causes, such as, American Legion Food Pantry, youth programs, Toys For Tots, and the annual Essay Contest. Branch 89 recently had national winners. We aslo support Wreaths Across America. You can help further by joining one of the committees where you would enjoy participating.

Call Wayne at 678-689-7921 or Ernie at 770-993-6680.