Fleet Reserve Association

About the Fleet Reserve Association

The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional military association founded in 1924 to represent and advocate for the interests of enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. FRA focuses on legislative advocacy, quality-of-life issues, and preserving the rights and benefits earned by sea service members and their families.

Who the Association Represents

The Fleet Reserve Association represents active-duty, reserve, retired, and veteran enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The Association also supports spouses, family members, and supporters of the sea services community.

What the Association Does

• Advocates before Congress and federal agencies on enlisted pay, benefits, and retirement issues
• Supports policies that strengthen readiness and quality of life for sea service members
• Provides member education on military benefits, retirement, and veteran services
• Publishes information and analysis on legislative and policy developments
• Promotes camaraderie, professionalism, and recognition of enlisted service

Where the Association Operates

The Fleet Reserve Association operates nationally with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and through a nationwide network of local branches. Advocacy occurs at the national level, while member engagement and community support are delivered locally.

Membership Eligibility Requirements

Membership in the Fleet Reserve Association is open to individuals connected to the U.S. sea services.

• Eligible members include active-duty, reserve, retired, and veteran enlisted personnel of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
• Associate memberships may be available to spouses, family members, civilians, and supporters.
• No combat service or wartime service requirement applies.
• Members are expected to support the mission and advocacy objectives of the Association.

How Membership Is Structured

Membership is administered through local branches affiliated with the national organization. Members may participate in advocacy initiatives, branch meetings, professional development activities, publications, and organizational governance that advance the interests of enlisted sea service members.