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.
MARINE-4-LIFE
You have heard the saying: “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” Well, it is true! The Marine-4-Life Program is administered by the Marine Corps League. The program is designed to help any Marine with his/her adjustment to civilian life. The assistance available may include help with obtaining employment, networking, and/or socializing with any of the 2500 Marines who make up the 24 Detachments of the Marine Corps League throughout Massachusetts. For more information please call 508-966-0364 or visit the M4LMass pages for additional contacts and school links.
Semper Fi!
Department NewsNEWS: Boston will be home of the 2010 Marine Week
Recent Pics from Across the Department of MA.
PIC: Commandant Joe Summers is installed as 2009-2010 Marine Corps League, Department of MA Commandant
2009 Dept of MA Officer Roster Online
The 2009 - 2010 Officer Roster for the Department of MA has been placed online. Revisions are currently ongoing. Any questions should be directed to the Adjutant.
Press: Dept Commandant Elected and Marine of the Year
Joseph Summers of South Dennis was unanimously elected Department of Massachusetts, Marine Corps League, Commandant and “Marine Of The Year” at the League’s 73 annul convention Saturday, June 6. He succeeds Robert Delong of Southbridge, who served two terms. UPDATED: 6/12/09
PIC: 2009 Dept of MA Convention Collage
The Picture says it all ..............
Lockheed Martin donates $10 million to the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
The 10-year gift is expected to expand the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ Education and Community Outreach Programs, according to a Lockheed Martin press release. It will also add a large-screen theater to the museum’s complex.
Non-commissioned Training in Iraq Instills Confidence, Motivation
"The purpose of the course is to train NCOs and give them the guidance they need to be better leaders," said Sgt. Jermaine C. Francis, a corporal's course instructor and squad advisor. "Also, to prepare them for situations they may be put into. We teach them what is expected of them and we give them pride in being an NCO."
The April Scuttlebutt from the Westfield Detachment
The April issue of the much read newsletter of the Westfield Detachment. Even with their primary editor Frank Real spending some time in the hospital, the newsletter still comes with a full coverage of events from the efforts of members ready to step up to provide the news.
6/19/09 - 50th Anniv Celebration Golf Tournament for the Shutt Detachment
The Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment celebrates 50 yrs of being chartered in 2009. Amongst the activities planned for the year, a special Golf Tournament is being held to recognize this once in a Detachment life's event. Members throughout the Department are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this very special day. A Media PDF is enclosed and a registration sheet will be placed under the events section of the Department home page. Come join the Shutt as a player, observer, sponsor, or volunteer. Registrations end June 9th.
1/25 Iraq Home coming 4/09 pic3
VA New England
At left is an e-mail connection to the VISN 1 newsletter.(New
England) VISN 1 covers all of the VA facilities in New England. Information
in the newsletter may be of interest to your members so please pass the word.
As noted previously I’m a member of the management review board for VISI 1
and represent the MCL. If you or any of your members have an issue or a question
that you would like addressed please let me know and I’ll discuss it with
Dr. Post who has the overall responsibility for the NE VA facilities.S/F Frank
Diekman MCL Veterans Affairs NE
VA Clarifies "13-fold" policy
read the press release dated 10/30/07 (here)
Upcoming Events
5/16 - 6/27/2009 "The American Veteran" by Boston based photographer and former Marine, Jeff Sisto.
Time: Saturday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m.
Location: GALLERY SEVEN, 7 Nason St., Maynard, MA
One wall of the gallery will feature a series of photographs by Sisto of local veterans from all wars and eras in order to better understand the relationship between the veteran, their service, and their civilian environment. The images serve as a visual interpretation of the customs ingrained in them as a result of that service, as seen in their uniform items, medals, mementos, memories, body language and facial expressions. The exhibition celebrates that service and honors the veterans who serve this nation, past, present and future.
For more information:
contact Kelli Costa or Nick Johnson 978-897-9777
See the PRESS
RELEASE of this Event for more details
6/19/09 - 50th Anniv
Celebration Golf Tournament for the Shutt Detachment
Location: Newton-Commonwealth Golf Course Newton, MA
The Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment celebrates 50 yrs
of being chartered in 2009. Amongst the activities planned for the year, a
special Golf Tournament is being held to recognize this once in a Detachment
life's event. Members throughout the Department are welcomed and encouraged
to participate in this very special day. Come
join the Shutt as a player, observer, sponsor, or volunteer. Registrations end
June 9th.
We look forward to celebrating your personal victory on the golf course.
Sign up before June
9, 2009
Marine Corps ( USMC ) Headlines
Red Fridays
Every Friday
Here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women
for what you do so we can live the way we do . >>> Red Fridays. Very soon,
you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans
who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no
longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record
breaking numbers.We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans,
like you, me and all our friends,simply want to recognize that the vast majority
of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support
for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues
each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening
message that ... every red-blooded American who supports our men and women
afar, will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the
United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football
game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances,
coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered
in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their
side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on. The first thing
a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?"
is ..."We need your support and your prayers."
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity,
by example, and wear something red every Friday.
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