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 NewsDepartment meeting: 13:30, September 21, 2008
LOCATION: Blackstone Valley Detachment at VFW
Post 3329, 16 South Main Street, Millbury, MA. 01527
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION. Elected Offices are required to be on hand. Appointed Offices are recommended to be on hand.
Help on IRS 990 forms are under the DOCS section in the sidebar
Handouts from the seminars from the 2008 Quad and State Conventions can be found.
Pics from the 2008 Orleans, MA Battle Color Ceremony - ALL taken by Jim Hastings.
New Department Appointments
Stan Kumor of Sturbridge, MA has assumed South Central District Vice Commandant. Tony Garro of Salem, MA has assumed Quartermaster:
1st Ever - "Going Back" .... to North Korea
This "First Return" will be to various historical and cultural sites in Pyongyang, and then North thru the 8th Army battle areas of Sinaju, Anju and Kuni-ri to Mt. Myohyang, near the Chungchon River. We will RON in the Hyangsan Hotel in Myonhang, before returning to Pyongyang the following day. Along the route, we will select a suitable commemoration site to remember those warriors, of all countries, who paid the supreme sacrifice, were wounded, Missing in Action or became Prisoners of War. -- see the entire document
A Patriotic Artist, Remembering the fallen
An artist uses her gifts to preserve the memories of fallen troops. http://www.militarytimes.com/hancock A video describing an artist providing her skills to help families remember their fallen heroes.
EVENT: 10/5/08 - 1st Annual Marine Captain Jennifer J. Harris Ride
This event is being held in memory of Marine Captain Jennifer J. Harris, 28, of Swampscott, Mass.; assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died Feb. 7, 2007 when the helicopter she was flying in crashed while supporting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq. More information can be found at http://www.deptofmassmcleague.org/index.php#events
FREE Career Fair is for Veterans
Career Fair in Boston. Event information: Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gillette Stadium One Patriot Place Foxborough (Greater Boston), MA 02035 Mark your calendars today! Produced in cooperation with The President's National Hire Veterans Committee and The American Legion, this FREE Career Fair is for Veterans, their spouses and family members. With many participating companies covering a wide range of industries, you will have the opportunity to connect with military-friendly employers who are looking to recruit new talent into their organizations. This will include both great hourly and salaried positions. Some of the companies hiring for sales, management, operations or transportation/logistics positions include: Ameriprise Financial, Bank of America, CSX, GE Energy, General Dynamics - Electric Boat, Little Caesars Corporation, Walgreens and Woodmen of the World. Pre-register today to receive updates on the upcoming event, convenient directions to attend, reminder messages closer to the date, and be included in the RecruitMilitary database for employers to find YOU! PRe-Register for the Boston Career Fair by clicking below http://www.recruitmilitary.com/careerfairs/careerfairs3.asp?CFID=125
Orleans Battle Colors 2008
More pictures from the 2008, Battle Color Ceremony from Orleans, MA
2008 Battle Colors 6
2008 Battle Colors 5
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
MODD of MA - Growl
The first Pack Growl is scheduled for Sunday 9-14-2008 at the Worcester Detachment at 1300. Bring plenty of bones as there will be a test!!!!
Woof Woof
Joe Summers
Pack Leader
Pack of MA
MODD
Department meeting: 13:30, September 21, 2008
LOCATION: Blackstone Valley Detachment at VFW
Post 3329, 16 South Main Street, Millbury, MA. 01527
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION. Elected Offices are required to be on hand. Appointed Offices are recommended
to be on hand.
Toys 4 Tots, Marines helping Marines Bike Ride
Sunday September 21, 2008 more info HERE
October 5, 2008 - 1st Annual Marine Captain Jennifer J. Harris Ride
Organized by the Honorable Few Detachment #103
To benefit Local Veterans and Veteran's Programs,
see the poster (HERE).
USMC news
Marine's Quick Response Prevents Fire
Personal Trainers Want Marines Ready
USAF Confident About CSAR-X Progress
The U.S. Air Force is still confident a design will be selected as planned this fall for the armed service's controversial rescue helicopter replacement program, even though forthcoming draft findings of a Defense Department inspector general investigation could slow the process of announcing a winner.
VFW Urges Medals for CAR Recipients
Veterans of Foreign Wars has proposed that all sailors and Marines who have been awarded a Combat Action Ribbon since Pearl Harbor should receive a medal.
VFW Asks Airlines to Waive Bag Fees for Troops
The VFW is calling on airlines to allow servicemembers traveling on orders to check a third piece of luggage without paying a $100 fee. VFW President George Lisicki made the request in a letter to the head of the Air Transport Association of America.
Anti-IED Office Under Fire
Faced with continued criticism from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Congress, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) is attempting to addresses concerns over its internal control standards.
Report: Sadr to Disarm Mahdi Army
Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr intends to disarm his once-dominant Mahdi Army militia and remake it as a social-services organization, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Panel Blasts DoD's Response to Sexual Assault Claims
House members infuriated by slow progress on the military's response to sexual assault claims accused defense leaders of a cover-up and tossed a senior department official from a hearing on the issue.
Military Works to Curb Sex with Minors
The court-martial of Airman 1st Class Nathaniel N.F. DaSilva sheds light on the challenges military officials face in preventing improper interaction between young servicemembers and the teenagers that live close by.
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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