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| Fleet Reserve Association (FRA): Americanism Essay Contest |
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The FRA National Committee on Americanism-Patriotism sponsors an annual Americanism Essay Contest, based on a theme announced each Spring. The contest includes a Grand National Prize of a $15,000 U.S. Savings Bond, with $5,000, $3,000 and $2,000 Savings Bonds awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each grade category. All regional winners are judged at the national level and receive a certificate of recognition. Other prizes are awarded at the branch and regional levels.
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| Fleet Reserve Association |
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 Associations membership is comprised of current and former enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. FRA was chartered in 1924 and, after more than 80 years, remains dedicated to its primary mission of serving the interests of Sea Service 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. |
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FRA's Essay Contest is open to all students grades 7 through 12 (including those who are home schooled). Each entrant must be sponsored by an FRA member in good standing or by a currently chartered branch or unit.
Entry information and sponsor branches can be found at the bottom of this page.
Entries sponsored by branch or unit members must be submitted to their respective Branch Americanism Chairman by 1st December, for judging at the branch level. Entries sponsored by Members-at-Large must be submitted to the National Americanism-Patriotism Chairman at 125 N. West Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2754, postmarked no later than 1st December. The awards are presented by the end of May.
Website has link to find sponsorship in your area.
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| http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.cfm |
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