benefit program as part of the military retirement system. (10) In 1972, FRA played a major role in the enactment of the Widow’s Equity bill, the precursor of today’s Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and FRA sponsored the Navy’s first Sailors of the Year competition, a tradition that continues today. (11) In 1985, FRA became a founding member of The Military Coalition when laws threatened to significantly cut military retired pay. The FRA is one of 12 military and veterans organizations that banded together to reverse the potential loss of 22.5 percent in cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) over a seven-year period. (12) In 1986, FRA played a key role in restoring full cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for military retirees. (13) In 1996, FRA became federally chartered as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997 ( Public Law 104–201 ). (14) In 2002, the Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 ( Public Law 107–314 ) authorized combat-related special compensation (CRSC) for disabled uniformed services retirees wounded in combat, which FRA acknowledged as a significant first step toward full concurrent receipt of military retired pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. (15) In 2009, the FRA Education Foundation was launched in conjunction with FRA’s 85th anniversary. (16) In 2013, FRA successfully defeated efforts to reduce future cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for military retirees by blocking implementation of the chained consumer price index (CPI) in lieu of the current consumer price index (CPI). (17) November 11, 2024, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association. 3. Coin specifications (a) Denominations In recognition and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Reserve Association, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the Secretary ) shall mint and issue the following coins: (1) $5 gold coins Not more than 50,000 $5 coins, which shall— (A) weigh 8.359 grams