Marine Corps Aviation Association

Annual Convention: Each May, MCAA hosts an annual symposium and Awards ceremony for our members and members of the United States Marine Corps, both active and reserve duty. The objective of the event is many-fold: To provide a means of reunion for members who have not seen each other in some time, a venue for current service personnel to discuss their upcoming priorities, the equipment and process needed for future operations, and to recognize those in service for exemplary performance in their execution of duties. The convention is 4 days long, is attended by some 900 people, and includes a variety of events, which draw a diverse set of attendees and members. Almost all of those that attend are currently serving in the Marine Corps, have served in the Marine Corps, or are closely affiliated with the Marine Corps through their employment or relationship to those that do serve. The week-long Symposium includes social events, both on site at the resident hotel, or in the local area. Some events relate directly to current events, to include the status of Marine Corps units, to longer term plans at the Air Wing or enterprise level. The Convention concludes with an awards banquet where 28 individual and military units are recognized for excellence in their performance of duties in the last Calendar Year.

Scholarships & Donations: Every year, the Association gives a significant amount of revenue gained to active charities that are approved under IRS paragraph 501c3. To qualify for our philanthropy, charities must serve in one of a few areas: Academic scholarships for Marines or their families, financial assistance to Marine families in need, and support for wounded or disabled Marines, preferably in the aviation disciplines. In 2023, MCAA gave $413,735 in cash grants and $2,678 in non-cash support to charitable organizations, and $1,000 to scholarships.