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Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation

Our Mission

READY TO FIGHT

Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Marines of 1/1 and their families through emergency assistance, community connection, and ongoing care. We exist to honor their service, ease their burdens, and ensure they never face challenges alone—whether at home or deployed.

SERVE WITH PURPOSE

Be part of something greater than yourself

Whether it’s helping a Marine family during deployment or showing up in times of 
crisis, you’ll serve both community and country with impact and heart.

Newport Beach & 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation

Since 2003, the City of Newport Beach has shared a proud and ongoing partnership with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. What began as a symbolic adoption has grown into a deep community bond—one that provides real, tangible support to Marines and their families through 
Newport Beach 1/1 Marines Foundation.

Support Our Marines

Since 2003, the City of Newport Beach has shared a proud and ongoing partnership with the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. What began as a symbolic adoption has grown into a deep community bond—one that provides real, tangible support to Marines and their families through 
Newport Beach 1/1 Marines Foundation.

Mess Night 2026

March 12, 2026 | Balboa Bar Resort, Newport Beach CA

6:00pm Cocktails | 7:00pm Program

Join us on March 12, 2026, at the Balboa Bay Resort as the Newport Beach 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Foundation celebrates its 22nd anniversary and hosts one of the Marine Corps’ most respected traditions.

Mess Night is a ceremonial occasion where Marines, wearing their dress blue uniforms, gather to share the Corps’ customs and courtesies as well as paying homage to the Marines before them.

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Whether you donate, volunteer, or host a fundraiser, there are many ways to stand with 1/1 Marines and their families. Your time, energy, and support help us meet real needs and build lasting connections between our community and those who serve.

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 their families.

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