THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF MILITARY SERVICE THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND BY ITS DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE MARINES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION TO COMMEMORATE THE SACRIFICES OF OUR NATION'S VETERANS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THOSE SACRIFICES, AND SERVE VETERANS OF ALL ERAS, TO INCLUDE CURRENTLY SERVING MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES.