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Detachment Commandant
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Meg Krebs
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Mission Statement
Updated: 11.26.2019
Members of the Marine Corps League join in
camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of
preserving traditions, promoting the interests of
the United States Marine Corps, banding together
those who are now serving in the United States
Marine Corps and those who have been honorably
discharged from that service. Effectively promote
the ideals of American freedom and democracy.
Voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all
Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and former
Marines, FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains and their
widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of
the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts
to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions
of particular interest to Marines.
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Programs supporting our Marines, their families, and
our community:
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Veteran Service Officers (VSO)
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Scouting/Eagle Scout Program
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Marine Roses Program
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POW/MIA Remembrance
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Rifle and Pistol Competition Matches
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Volunteer Assistance Veterans Service (VAVS)
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Color Guards
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Quotes
Updated: 11.26.2019
My only answer as to why the Marines get the
toughest jobs is because the average Leatherneck is
a much better fighter. He has far more guts,
courage, and better officers... These boys out here
have a pride in the Marine Corps and will fight to
the end no matter what the cost.
2nd Lt. Richard C. Kennard, Peleliu, World War II
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History of the League
The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions
and spirit of ALL Marines
and Navy FMF Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle,
globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its
founding in 1923 to World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John
A. Lejeune. It takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An
Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of the United States of America and
signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4,
1937. The League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps related
veterans organization in the country. Since its earliest days, the
Marine Corps League has enjoyed the support and encouragement of the
active duty and Reserve establishments of the U. S. Marine Corps. Today,
the League boasts a membership of nearly 61,000 men and women, officer
and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine
Veterans and qualified Navy FMF Corpsmen and is one of the few Veterans
Organizations that experiences increases in its membership each year.
The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected
National Commandant, with 14 elected National Staff Officers who serve as
trustees. The National Board of Trustees coordinates the efforts of 48
department, or state, entities and the activities of over 900
community-based detachments located throughout the United States and
overseas. The day-to-day operations of the League are under the control
of the National Executive Director with the responsibility for the
management and direction of all programs, activities, and affairs of the
Marine Corps League as well as supervising the National Headquarters
staff.
The prime authority of the League is derived from its
Congressional charter and from its annual National Convention held each
August in different major U.S. cities throughout the nation. It is a
not-for-profit organization within the provisions of the Internal Revenue
Service Code 501(c) (4), with a special group exemption letter which
allows for contributions to the Marine Corps League, its Auxiliary and
subsidiary units, to be tax deductible by the donor.
Programs of the Marine Corps League
MARINES HELPING MARINES -
WOUNDED MARINES PROGRAM
The program was created to support injured Marine
Corps personnel located at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda,
Maryland, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, Brooke Army
hospital in San Antonio, as well as the Naval Hospitals at Balboa, Camp
Pendleton and elsewhere. The scope of support encompasses; financial,
visits from Marine Corps League members, off site day trips to include
family outings, dinners, short trips in support of the individual
Marines’ needs and professional sporting events as tickets and
opportunities present themselves.
YOUNG
MARINES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
A youth program emphasizing honesty, courage, respect,
industry, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God,
country, community and family. The Young Marines program receives funding
from Congress and the United States Marine Corps primarily because of
their drug interdiction focus on drug education and prevention.
U.
S. MARINES YOUTH PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM
The League developed and administers a program that
provides a physical fitness regimen that promotes a healthy, drug free
life style for elementary and high school students.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The Marine Corps League has long regarded the program
of the Boy Scouts of America as in support of the Preamble of the
Constitution of the League. The League supports the Boy Scouts of America
as they promote traditional family values to America’s youth. The Marine
Corps League participates in Scouting through assistance with units,
districts, and councils, in community projects, merit badge programs, and
special recognition of Eagle Scouts.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Members of the Marine Corps League fund scholarships
through donations from individual members and subordinate units of the
Marine Corps League and Auxiliary. Children and former Marines are
eligible for academic scholarships for attendance at accredited colleges
and universities.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
The Marine Corps League is a member of The Military
Coalition and participates in National and State legislative issues that
affect military readiness, benefits and entitlements of active duty
personnel as well as Veterans Benefits programs effecting former and
retired Marines.
VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM
The National Headquarters retains a full-time staff
member who assists veterans in adjudicating claims against the government
as a result of active duty service. Claims are processed through the
Department of Veterans Affairs or other appropriate agencies of the
federal government.
VETERANS AFFAIRS VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(VAVS)
Marine Corps League members contribute thousands of
man-hours each year supplementing staffs at VA Hospitals and facilities
in providing morale, comfort and assistance to institutionalized
veterans.
MILITARY
ORDER OF DEVIL DOGS
The fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League.
TOYS-FOR-TOTS
Marine Corps League Detachments in nearly every
community take part annually in the United States Marine Corps Reserve
Toys-For-Tots campaign to raise funds and collect and distribute toys to
needy children. In communities where there is an existing Marine Corps
Reserve Unit, the League works hand in hand supporting their campaign. In
other communities, the Marine Corps League takes the lead, ensuring a
successful campaign.
MARINE-4-LIFE/INJURED MARINE SUPPORT PROGRAM
The League works very closely with the Marine Corps’
M-4-L program, providing mentors nationwide. In areas of the country
where there is no Marine Corps “point of contact”, the League works
directly with M-4-L Headquarters to provide services to transitioning
Marines.
ANNUAL CONVENTIONS
Members find the State and National Conventions of the
League ideal vacation venues for themselves and family members. Held in a
different city each year, many families attend year after year and
particularly enjoy the many planned activities and tours related to these
get-togethers.
