FRA is the leading voice of enlisted Sea Service personnel on Capitol Hill and has been since 1924.
A Congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. Congress, the Association’s membership is comprised of current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. FRA was chartered as the Fleet Reserve Association in 1924 and, after more than 80 years, FRA remains dedicated to its primary mission of serving the interests of current and former enlisted Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel.
In addition to its legislative advocacy efforts, FRA assists its members with career problems by maintaining close liaison with the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and other government agencies. FRA continues to educate members of Congress, many of whom have little or no military experience, on the challenges facing career personnel.
FRA presents a strong, unified voice to ensure that enlisted issues are heard by Congress and urges support for legislation to increase pay and benefits.
OUR HISTORY:
Setting forth on an uncharted sea, fewer than 100 shipmates assembled in Philadelphia in October 1922 to organize the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA). The group chose the name because its prospective membership would be largely drawn from the Fleet Naval Reserve component or those eligible for transfer to it. This was the first time in recorded naval history that career enlisted personnel were banding together for mutual loyalty, protection and service.
FRA TODAY:
FRA Today is FRA's monthly membership magazine. The subscription is free for members, $7 for widows or widowers of FRA shipmates, $10 for LA FRA members, and non-members of either association can subscribe for $35 per year. This magazine covers a wide range of topics from the most current news from Capitol Hill to feature articles on topics important to all current and former Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard enlisted personnel.
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Association News and Events
Title
The Impact of the Government Shutdown
Date Event
Oct 4, 2013
Comments
Despite the government shutdown that began on October 1, President Obama signed into law legislation (H.R. 3210 – P.L. 113-39) that funds pay for the military until January 1, 2015. During past government shutdowns, military personnel have continued to be paid because they were deemed “essential employees.” This legislation clarifies that active duty personnel will continue to be paid.
According to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), military retirees and survivors will continue to be paid. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) indicated that TRICARE claims will be paid, but if beneficiaries are using a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) they may find that hours of operation have been reduced. Those TRICARE beneficiaries receiving care from civilian health care providers should not notice any interruption in service due to the shutdown.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits will continue to be paid at least through the end of October. Care for veterans receiving treatment at a VA hospital or clinic will continue because that portion of the budget is funded in advance for two-year periods. The Board of Veterans Appeals has stopped issuing decisions, however, and interments at national cemeteries will be conducted on a reduced schedule.
Stateside commissaries have been closed, and the decision to keep child care centers on military bases open is determined on a case-by-case basis by the base commander. Budgetary uncertainty has created significant anxiety within every facet of the military community.
FRA is the leading voice of enlisted Sea Service personnel on Capitol Hill and has been since 1924.
FRA Today is FRA's monthly membership magazine. The subscription is free for members, $7 for widows or widowers of FRA shipmates, $10 for LA FRA members, and non-members of either association can subscribe for $35 per year. This magazine covers a wide range of topics from the most current news from Capitol Hill to feature articles on topics important to all current and former Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard enlisted personnel.