2024 MFR/MCRA CWO4 Vern Leubecker Essay Contest

The question this year is: “How does the Reserve Force continue to refine programs and systems in order to create an agile and dynamic operational capability in order to maintain relevancy?"

Instructions: The contest is open to all Marines, active and reserve, as well as Marine Corps veterans and retirees. Send your entry to INFO@USMCRA.ORG as an attachment. The cover page should be included identifying the manuscript as a Prize Essay Contest entry and include the title of the essay, name(s) of the author(s)and include email address(es). Repeat the title on the first page. There will be a 1,800-word limit on all entries, exclusive of title page and reference page. Multiple entries are allowed, however only one may receive an award. Manuscripts will only be accepted digitally.

Prizes: First place is $1000, second place is $500, and third place is $250. Each winner will also receive an engraved plaque. All entries are eligible for publication.

Deadline for submissions: May 30, 2024