The McLaughlin Detachment would like to invite you to join our Detachment. Our Marines are of all ages and background. We pride ourselves on the camaraderie and espirit de corps. We currently are in a Recruiting Campaign trying to double our strength in one year. If you live anywhere in the counties surrounding Gadsden, Alabama, and want more information about the McLaughlin Detachment, please contact us anytime.
SEMPER FIDELIS!!
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MISSION STATEMENT
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. This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
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MEMBERSHIP
First year dues are thirty dollars. After the first year, annual dues are twenty-five dollars.
To become a "Regular” Member:
Must be currently serving or have served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps on active duty for not less than 90 days -OR-
Must have served or am currently serving in the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve and have earned no less that 90 Reserve Retirement Credit Points -OR-
Must have served or am currently serving as a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has trained with Marine FMF Units in excess of 90 days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare Device worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen.
If discharged, must be in receipt of an honorable discharge DD214.
“Associate” memberships are available for:
Individuals not qualified for regular membership who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter.
Individuals who are serving or have served in other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States must have served honorably.
Must have reached the statutory minimum age for enlistment into the U.S. Marine Corp or U.S. Marine Corp Reserve.
“Life” memberships are available for regular and associate members in good standing.
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2010 Department Of Alabama State Convention
The Department of Alabama State Convention will be held the 1st weekend in June 2010 in Tuscaloosda, Alabama. It will be hosted by the Johnny "Mike" Spann. The location will be announced in the near future. Keep watching here for details.
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