Different Uniform, Same Commitment to Service.
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and 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 that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen and to 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.
Toys for Tots
Every year, in association with the Marine Corps Reserves, we collect unwrapped toys and help distribute them throughout the RGV.
Veteran Funeral Honors
Each year, too many of our brothers and sisters pass on. However, we are here to make sure they receive full honors.
Scholarships
We have established the Sgt Juan Calderon Jr Memorial Scholarship for deserving children of Marines and other veterans of the RGV. Find out more by clicking HERE
Community Service Projects
If you know a veteran in need of assistance, we can help. From home maintenance to basic yard care, we are here to support.
Veteran Nursing Home Visits
Our members embrace our belief that no Marine should be left behind. We frequently visit Veterans in Nursing Homes.
Built Upon Camaraderie
The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant, with 14 elected national staff officers who serve as trustees. Day to day operations are under the control of an executive director who supervises the day-to-day performance of the national headquarters staff, located at 8626 Lee Highway in Fairfax, Virginia.
The prime authority of the League is derived from its charter and from its annual national convention held in August in different major U. S. cities throughout the nation. The National Commandant has operational control over the National Headquarters staff and the National Board of Trustees, who in turn coordinate the efforts of 45 departments, or State entities, and the activities of over 780 community-based detachments located throughout the United States and overseas.
The League is classified as a military service organization and was formed for the purposes of promoting the interests of the U. S. Marine Corps; to provide camaraderie and assistance to Marines, as well as to their widows and orphans; and to preserve the traditions of the U. S. Marine Corps. It is a not for profit organization within the provisions of 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.
Incorporated by an act of Congress in 1937, the Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe, and anchor of the Corps.
The Marine Corps League Invites ALL Marines and FMF Navy Personnel to Join
The Marine Corps League is an organization of Marines and former Marines who served honorably. “It aims to perpetuate the traditions and spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps,” through the continuous association of Marines who served…at any time, in war or peace.
League members have worked towards those goals for more than half a century. Founded by MajGen John A. Lejeune in 1923, the Marine Corps League was chartered as a military service, not-for-profit organization by an Act of Congress on 4 August 1937. Today, it boasts a membership of almost 50,000 of honorably discharged, active duty, reserve and retired Marines, all of whom served in the Corps for at least 90 days.
It’s a Marine Corps fraternity. We have the opportunity to associate with Marines of all eras. Wherever we travel throughout the United States, we know there’s a Marine Corps League.
League membership is open to Marines of any rank, gender, and age. Once a member, Marines continue to serve the community through offering scholarships, running youth programs, or helping out other Marines and their families. They also support active duty Marines in any way they can.