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Fleet Reserve Association Branch 261

BRANCH 261 OFFICERS: President:RAY FRATUS
Vice President: CODY GOODSEL 2nd Vice: IKE PAYNE
Se Congress. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. www.fra.org
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FRA is a congressionally chartered, non-profit organization that represents the interests of the Sea Service community before the U.S. The Association is named after the Navy’s program for personnel transferring to the Fleet Reserve or Fleet Marine Corps Reserve after 20 or more years of active duty, but less than 30 years for retirement purposes and its membership is comprised of current and form

er enlisted members of the U.S. The Association was founded by Navy Chief Yeoman George L. Carlin, and chartered in 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FRA was born out of the need for an organization to protect the pay and benefits of enlisted Sea Service members and their families on Capitol Hill. FRA also assists its members with career problems by maintaining close liaison with the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and other government agencies. In 1998, FRA was the first organization to actively seek repeal of the Military Retirement Reform Act (REDUX) and was successful in urging members of Congress to introduce and/or sponsor legislation to repeal the law. In 2000, the Association led a successful campaign to authorize pay hikes for mid-career enlisted personnel that resulted in pay increases for E-5, E-6 and E-7 personnel on July 1, 2001. And more recently, the Association was instrumental in payday lending reform, Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for career personnel and their families, and absentee voting reform. Other major legislative accomplishments include the establishment of the CHAMPUS Health Program and Military Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP). FRA is a member of the Veterans Day National Committee (VDNC) and is represented on the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services (VAVS) National Advisory Committee (NAC). It is also a charter member and leading organization in The Military Coalition (TMC), a group of 33 military and veterans’ organizations which represent five and one half million uniformed services active duty, retired, reserve and National Guard personnel, veterans, their families and survivors. TMC works collectively on legislation to enhance the quality of life for military personnel. FRA staff members present legislative seminars to inform Sea Service personnel about actions on Capitol Hill, and the importance of participating in the legislative process to protect their pay and benefits. The Association annually recognizes members of Congress with its prestigious “Pinnacle Award” in recognition of outstanding support for uniformed services’ personnel. FRA also hosts the U.S. Coast Guard Caucus Breakfast on Capitol Hill each year. FRA is a major sponsor of the annual programs recognizing the Navy Sailors and Recruiters of the Year (SOY and ROY), the Marine Corps Recruiters and Drill Instructors of the Year, and the Coast Guard Enlisted Persons of Year (EPOY) and Recruiters of the Year. FRA also sponsors congressional receptions honoring the SOYs, EPOYs and ROYs, and presents the FRA “Gung Ho Award” to one member of each USMC Staff NCO Academy graduating class in Quantico, Va. The Association also sponsors patriotism essay awards and scholarship awards totaling more than $100,000 annually under the auspices of the recently established FRA Education Foundation. FRA is accredited with the Board of Correction for Naval Records, the Physical Evaluation Board, the Physical Review Council, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Visit FRA on Facebook, follow FRA on Twitter, and share your opinions with FRA through quarterly surveys.

06/05/2024

10/17/2023

Don't miss out on the last Bike Night for the season, 18 Oct srarting at 6PM Tomorrow. Play in some rodeo games and get a chance to win a trophy and a beverage. We'll also be having the drawing for the $25.00 gift card from Chevron. Enjoy the weather and check out the bikes.
Also don't forget to mark your calendar for the 28th of Oct. for the Poker Run. I will be posting that soon.

07/19/2023

Come out to the Fleet in Lemoore for some Bike Rodeo fun. Get a chance to win and get a trophy and a drink.

07/17/2023

Come out and join us for good food and live music by Cruising Mooney.

06/19/2023

Club 261 will be open 19 June at 1:30 PM and close at 6:30 PM due to Juneteenth.juneteenth

11/08/2022

Come on out to the Fleet Reserve Branch 261 for a meal from West Hills. Please RSVP if you would like to get a plate

05/28/2022

Ceremony will start at 1000 located at Lemoore cemetery on 18th. Important event for FRA 261, I encourage all to attend.

04/09/2022

Branch 261 would like to give recognition for our former prisoners of war on this day 09 April 2022
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
God Bless

02/20/2022

NFL is done, now it's time for Nascar

01/26/2022

The club 261 will be closed on Mondays until further notice.

12/26/2021

The club will be open the 1st and 2nd of January at 1000 for Chet's famous bloody Mary's.

12/25/2021

I want to wish ALL branch 261 a very Merry Christmas.Cristmas

12/16/2021

December 17, 2021
Philly cheese sandwich or Linguica sandwich with beans & salad
$10.00
5:00pm-7:00pm

12/12/2021

Outstanding potluck dinner for Branch 261. Had white elephant gifts and a whole lot of fun.

Thanks All that brought food, and all that came to the party.

12/09/2021

Branch 261, Lemoore CA
SM John Plourde (left) was presented his 50Plus Year Continuous Member certificate and pin. This presentation was conducted by Branch President Doug McCann (right) during our August Branch meeting.

12/09/2021

During the 130th anniversary celebration of Hanford CA, local veterans were honored for their commitment, sacrifice and duty. The Hanford Rotary Club presented a plaque identifying all veteran service organizations and their collective commitment to the community. (Pictured L to R: Rick Landis / VFW, John Kuykendall / American Legion, Mike Spicer / Marine Corps League, Doug McCann / FRA and Bruce Mackey / Rotary Club Hanford).

12/09/2021

Branch 261, Lemoore, CA

Regional President West Coast Bill Hanzel visited during the monthly Branch meeting on June 9.

Pictured L to R: 1st Vice John Heger, RPWC Bill Hanzel, SM Fratus, SM Steve Taylor, RVPWC Jose Vizcarra, Branch secretary Donald Johnson and 2nd Vice Ike Payne.

12/09/2021

Branch 261 members made a continued donation to Cub Scout Pack 425 Lemoore for their efforts in the further development of their young members.
Pictured: Cody Dale (Cub Master) and Branch President Doug McCann.

12/09/2021

Branch and Unit members immediately supported the Central Valley Veterans' (CVV) group with their holiday food drive for area veterans. (L to R) Steve Taylor, Laura Graves, Janice Fratus, Branch President Doug McCann, Dennis Desjarlais, CVV VP John Schuler, CVV President Deb Riordan, Rose Desjarlais, CVV Food Program Co-chair Jack Torry, Irene Ardito, Rob Waleki, Ray Fratus and Val Sharp.

08/30/2021

RIP to our Brothers in Arm’s

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788 E D Street
Lemoore, CA
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