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.
Semper Fi!
Department NewsNext Department meeting: May 18, 2008 at the Pvt.
Charles J Shutt Detachment
located at 215
Mt Auburn St., Watertown, MA
Click (here )
for Directions. Elected officers are required to be on hand. Appointed positions are recommended to be on hand
2008 Convention Agenda can be seen
(here)
Registration forms are uploaded online, the Detachment delegate form that was not
included in the package can be downloaded HERE
VA Clarifies "13-fold" policy
read the press release dated 10/30/07
(here)
Help on IRS 909 forms is planned
Seminars are planned at the Quad State and Department Convention by the Department of MA Paymaster to assist
Detachments in completing this IRS form now required to be sent in by all Detachments.
May 17 - Welcome Home Troops
The Department of Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System, The National Archives Northeast Region and The Greater Boston Federal Executive Board hosts INFORMATION ON FEDERAL AND STATE BENEFITS, JOBS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES and much more - this event is for OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM / OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Veterans. See the above link for additional information. Event to be hosted from 10 AM to 2 PM a the National Archives, 380 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA
Boy Scouts from Ma receive Good Citizenship Awards
The Department of Ma has awarded ...Good Citizenship Awards to the following Boy Scouts from Ma, who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout: ...read more.
Oak Ridge Detachment collects $1 million
The Oak Ridge Detachment's project just hit a huge milestone. This morning (3/20/08) the box that I will be mailing out puts us at the Million Dollar mark. We have now sent out One Million Dollars worth of coupons to overseas bases, since we began the project in January 2005.........read more from topic link
Marine-4-Life news: Marine needs work
A Former Marine from Southwick,MA is seeking our assistance. This Marine is looking for employment in the electrical field. Preferring to work for an electrical contractor. He is willing to travel up to forty miles for work. If there is anyone in the Southwick area or from around the State who might have a contact in that area who is looking for an electrician with ten years experience. Please contact Jim Hastings at 508-966-0364 or snopymike@aol.com
Marine Corps League Foundation
SCHOLARSHIPS - YOUTH PROGRAM - DISASTER RELIEF / HUMANITARIAN AID.........more information on how this Foundation supports the mission of the Marine Corps League can be found at http://www.mclfoundation.org
Events need to be forwarded.
Any event any Detachment would like placed on the website needs to be emailed to the webmaster for inclusion. Such as fundraisers, golf tournaments and such.
MCL is not a political group
As handed down by notification by National, the Marine Corps League is not a supporter of any political candidate or party. It is against the by-laws to be supporting any candidate or party while in MCL uniform or wearing any clothing article referring to such MCL membership while attending any rally or event for any political campaign activities. You may be a supporter of any candidate or party on your own but NOT under any affiliation with the Marine Corps League.
Blues are not a MCL Uniform
During the Department Staff meeting at the Caddy Detachment on 16 March 2008, The subject of Uniform Code for all Marine Corps League Members was brought up by Uniform Chairman John Rutovich. After some discussion and in put from National Sr Vice Laskey and Division Commandant Gore ,it has been decided for me ,as Commandant ,to make every Detachment aware of proper Uniform attire for League Members.
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
Upcoming Events
Dept. of MA Convention, June 5, 6 and 7, 2008.
more infomation can be found HERE
5/17/08 - Open House for Marines hosted by the Shutt Detachment
The Shutt Detachment hosts an open
house on May 17, 2008 for Marines; active, retired, and honorably discharged
The Pvt. Charles J Shutt Detachment, Watertown, MA holds
an open house from 14:00 (2PM) till closing at the Detachment
for all and ANY Marines within the Metro Boston area MCL member or not.
All Marines are welcomed to come by and share in the camarderie that the Marine
Corps League is founded on. Food and fun supplied, Your Espirit de Corps required,
Semper Fi.
The Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment Golf Tournament
June 20th, 2008, Tournament
info HERE, find the sign up sheet HERE
20th Anniversary William R. Caddy Golf Classic
Friday August 22, 2008 more info
HERE
USMC news
Legionnaires Crown Another Centurion
Should PTSD Victims Earn Purple Heart?
The veterans group for combat wounded troops whose mission is to preserve the integrity of the Purple Heart has come out against giving the award to troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
House Panel Backs 3.9% Pay Raise
A House panel Wednesday backed a 3.9% pay raise for all military personnel next year, mirroring Senate plans to give troops a bigger boost than Pentagon officials requested.
Thousands of 'Unfit' Troops Have Deployed
More than 43,000 U.S. troops listed as medically unfit for combat in the weeks before their scheduled deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan were sent anyway, according to DoD records. The numbers of non-deployable Soldiers are based on health assessment forms filled out by medical personnel.
Contractor in Iraq Faces Court-Martial
A contractor in Iraq accused of aggravated assault will face a U.S. military court-martial, the first such case under an amendment to rules covering civilians with U.S. forces in combat zones, officials said Monday.
Combat Vets Face Hurdles as Students
As tens of thousands of veterans from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars try to collect their promised college benefits, many find that their combat experience complicates the transition from Soldier to student.
Marine Pleads Not Guilty in Rape Case
An Iwakuni Marine pleaded not guilty during the opening of a court-martial Tuesday to charges of raping and kidnapping a 19-year-old Hiroshima woman.
Top Five War Bots the US Doesn't Have
While the United States remains the definitive leader in unmanned military vehicles, some of the most promising ones are being developed in other countries.
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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