0321 Day is greater than a date. It’s a gut-check, a brotherhood check-in, and a reminder that no Recon Marine (and no Recon household) is ever alone.
On this Fight Story Particular Version, AJ Pasciuti sits down for a two-way dialog with Randall Parks (USMC, Ret.) the West Coast organizer of 0321 Day—to interrupt down what the day means, why it’s grown into a convention, and the way the Marine Reconnaissance Basis (MRF) straight helps Recon Marines, enablers, SARCs, and, most significantly, Gold Star households.
You’ll hear the story behind the occasion’s partnership with Ballast Level Brewing, why the Recon group exhibits up so onerous for one another, and the way this annual fundraising push funds the Gold Star Household Retreat linked to the Recon Problem at Camp Pendleton and a week-long retreat afterward.
And sure… Randall additionally ropes AJ (and Sarah) into essentially the most Recon fundraiser ever: The “Recondo Hundo”: 100 miles in 30 days (Feb 20 → Mar 21) to boost cash for the MRF. Run it, stroll it, bike it, swim it; get entangled and convey somebody with you.
Assist the Marine Reconnaissance Basis:
MRF web site: reconfoundation.org
Donate to the Recondo Hundo: assist.reconfoundation.org/ajpasciuti
Signup to take part within the Recondo Hundo: assist.reconfoundation.org/https-support-reconfoundation-org-2026-recondo-hundo
On this episode:
– What “03” and “0321” imply within the Marine Corps
– What the MRF (Marine Reconnaissance Basis) does and why it issues
– Gold Star vs Blue Star households and why Recon retains them shut
– How 0321 Day grew from texts to a significant occasion
– The Recon Problem and carrying a fallen brother’s identify
– The “Recondo Hundo” fundraiser and easy methods to take part
In case you’re a Recon Marine (or served with Recon):
On March 21, attain out to any person and say: “Hey brother, I’m serious about you.”
That easy message can land heavier than you understand.
West Coast Occasion particulars:
📍 Ballast Level – Little Italy (San Diego)
🕕 March 21 | 6:00 PM
An evening of camaraderie, group, and fundraising for the MRF mission.
To attend you will need to RSVP: assist.reconfoundation.org/https-support-reconfoundation-org-0321day-Ballast-Level
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