membership peaked for the fleet reserve association at about 190,000 in the mid-1990s. membership has been decreasing since then and is estimated to be about 45,000 (2018). a member's fra service/garrison cap is distinguished by a gold crown, blue sides, gold piping and the fleet reserved association national seal referred to as the triangle. members often add gold lettering with the member's status such as life member, officer title and branch number or member at large.