Wine Country Marines

03/10/2026

For Gold Star Mothers exclusively. Donors by invitation only. Please consider supporting, and spread the word to Gold Star Mothers.

This special Mother’s Day Brunch brings Gold Star Mothers together with friends, family, and community supporters to honor the lives and sacrifice of their children. It is a morning of remembrance, gratitude, and fellowship for the mothers who have given so much.

09/03/2025

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/post/250th-birthday

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Angelo “AJ” Pasciuti, USMC (Ret.) will serve as the Guest of Honor at the 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Sonoma, California, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, hosted at the iconic whirlpool bath Vineyards.

10/26/2024

🎉 Silent Auction Open to ALL! 🎉

Whether you’re attending the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in person or supporting from afar, you can still make a difference! 🫡

Join us in supporting The Wine Country Marines by bidding on our incredible silent auction items—open to everyone! 🌟 Every bid helps us continue our mission of supporting veterans and active-duty Military. 🇺🇸

How to Bid:
👉 Visit https://winecountrymarines.betterworld.org/auctions/wcm-2024-birthday-ball-silent-au?_gl=1*13zrzxv*_gcl_au*ODUxNTI5NTI2LjE3Mjg2ODUyNjU.
👉 Bid now through October 26, 2024 10:00 PM PDT

Let’s make this year’s event one to remember. Your support matters, no matter where you are! ❤️💙

10/10/2024

Attention Marine Veterans!

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps will host a special formation of Marines and Marine Veterans, featuring a performance by the 1st Marine Division Band and the iconic Silent Drill Platoon. The SgtMaj will deliver an inspiring address to the group, and the event will be filmed for public sharing.

If you're a Marine Corps Veteran and would like to participate, please message us for further details.

The event will take place in downtown San Francisco in the mid-afternoon. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to stand in formation once again!

10/09/2024

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/events-1/249th-marine-corps-ball-sgtmaj-carlton-kent-usmc-ret-16th-smmc-october-26th-2024

08/30/2024

🎶 Free Concert Tickets for Military and Veteran Families! 🎶

We are excited to announce that a generous donor has provided us with tickets for Jeff Lynne's ELO - The Over And Out Tour 2024 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, CA!

🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, September 1 @ 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA

As a token of their appreciation, these concert tickets are available free of charge to military and veteran families while supplies last.

To claim your tickets, please email me at [email protected]

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enjoy a night of timeless music! 🎸✨

06/18/2024

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/post/249th

We are thrilled to announce Sergeant Major Carlton Wayne Kent will be the distinguished Guest of Honor at the 249th Marine Corps Ball in Wine Country.

05/12/2024

Eternal Gratitude: A Tribute to Gold Star Mothers

In a quiet room, with hearts held tight,
Gold Star Mothers gather, bathed in light.
Each one carries a burden, heavy to bear,
But together, in unity, they find solace there.

On this Mother's Day, we honor you all,
For your courage, your strength, standing tall.
Though tears may fall, and hearts may ache,
Your resilience, your love, no one can take.

You raised heroes, brave and true,
Who gave their all for red, white, and blue.
Their sacrifice echoes through the years,
In our memories, in our grateful tears.

But today, dear mothers, we gather to say,
Your love, your sacrifice, will never decay.
For in your arms, they found their start,
And in your hearts, they'll always be a part.

So let us cherish the memories we hold,
Of the brave souls, so fearless and bold.
And may your spirits be lifted high,
As we honor you, Gold Star Mothers, with love that never dies.

04/25/2024

https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3753753/us-marines-celebrate-retired-marine-corps-cpl-lou-mama-lou-kellers-99th-birthday/

U.S. Marines with Headquarters Company, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division celebrated U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Lou ‘Mama Lou’ Keller’s 99th birthday at her home in San Jose, March 30, 2024.It was

04/13/2024

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/post/cry-havoc-and-let-slip-the-dogs-of-war

Despite common misperceptions, the Wine Country Marines don’t just work their magic in the Wine Country, nor do all of their good deeds always involve wine (though that would certainly be a welcome requirement). In 2023, in the spirit of fighting in every clime and place, Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol...

03/31/2024

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/post/mama_lou_visit

Wine Country Marines, with 23rd Marine Regiment, honored Mama Lou, extraordinary Marine veteran, on her 99th birthday.

03/29/2024

https://www.winecountrymarines.org/post/national_vietnam_veterans_day

As the sun rises on March 29th, the nation comes together to commemorate National Vietnam Veterans Day.