Marine Corps League "Jerry Murphy" Detachment 381

Marine Corps League "Jerry Murphy" Detachment 381 Preserving tradition, and fraternity of Marines and FMF Corpsmen, while continuing to serve. Lejeune and Federally Chartered by an act of Congress in 1937.

The Marine Corps League
The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 by World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. The League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of all Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen who proudly wear or have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the United States Marine Corps. The Jerry Murphy Detachment 381
Albuquerque Detachment 381 was first chartered by the Marine C

orps League in September 1979 and led by its first Commandant Richard J. O’Hara. The detachment carries out the programs of the League at the local level. Some of the detachment’s activities include the Fallen Marine Memorial Service, Marine 4 Life, Toys for Tots, Rose Program, scholarship grants and Young Marines. The detachment also supports the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services Program (VAVS) and hosts Zia Pound 181 of the Military Order of Devil Dogs, the “fun and honor society” of the League. The detachment is a member of the United Veterans Council and participates in many local and national memorial events. The council advocates and supports state and national legislation on behalf of all veterans. Detachment 381 is proud to have planned and hosted the 85th National Convention of the Marine Corps League in 2007. In 2008 the detachment was renamed in honor of Captain Raymond G. Jerry Murphy, a Medal of Honor recipient and a member of our detachment who passed away in 2007. Disclaimer:

“The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem and the name Marine Corps® are registered trademarks of the USMC. The Marine Corps League and its subordinate organizations support the USMC and its veterans, however it is not officially connected to or endorsed by the USMC, and the name and emblem are used with permission.”

09/03/2024
Yes, it's pretty amazing knowing you're the best.
08/06/2024

Yes, it's pretty amazing knowing you're the best.

Sometimes pain is not weakness leaving the body. Sometimes pain is a brother in arms leaving this world. Semper Fi
08/06/2024

Sometimes pain is not weakness leaving the body. Sometimes pain is a brother in arms leaving this world.

Semper Fi

V Amphibious Corps Land on TinianOn July 24, 1944, the V Amphibious Corps, a formation of the United States Marine Corps...
07/24/2024

V Amphibious Corps Land on Tinian

On July 24, 1944, the V Amphibious Corps, a formation of the United States Marine Corps composed of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Marine Divisions, landed on Tinian, in the Mariana Islands during the Marine Corps' Pacific Campaign in World War II.

The following morning, under the command of Major General Harry Schmidt, the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions began a shoulder-to-shoulder sweep of the island. Organized enemy resistance faded within a week, and on August 1, Major General Schmidt declared the island secure.

Image info: Marines wading ashore on Tinian. (U.S. Government photo/released).

07/24/2024

Interservice rivalry is a thing! This short film sums it up nicely.

USS Iwo Jima DecommissionedOn July 14, 1993, the USS Iwo Jima was decommissioned after over 30 years of service in a cer...
07/14/2024

USS Iwo Jima Decommissioned

On July 14, 1993, the USS Iwo Jima was decommissioned after over 30 years of service in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Base, Virginia. The ship, named for the World War II battle in which three Marine divisions defeated 20,000 Japanese troops, was commissioned August 26, 1961, and it was the first ship specifically designed as an amphibious assault ship from the keel up.

Image info: The USS Iwo Jima. (U.S. Navy photo/released).

"An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps"On July 11, 1798, second President of the United States, John Ada...
07/12/2024

"An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps"

On July 11, 1798, second President of the United States, John Adams, approved "An Act for Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps", and it became law. The following day, President Adams appointed William Ward Burrows the Major Commandant of the new Corps. In August, Major Burrows opened his headquarters in Philadelphia, which, at the time, was still the capital of our young nation.

Image info: Commandant William W. Burrows. (Public domain image/released).

1st Marine Air Wing ActivatedOn July 7, 1941, the 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW) was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Les...
07/07/2024

1st Marine Air Wing Activated

On July 7, 1941, the 1st Marine Air Wing (1st MAW) was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Less than a year after its activation, the 1st MAW participated in the Marine Corps offensive at Guadalcanal. The Guadalcanal campaign would be the first of many legendary battles in the Wing's history, and over the course of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, the 1st MAW earned five Presidential Unit Citations for gallantry.

A-4 Skyhawk RetiredOn July 6, 1990, the last two A-4 Skyhawks from Marine Aircraft Group 32 flew their initial flights f...
07/06/2024

A-4 Skyhawk Retired

On July 6, 1990, the last two A-4 Skyhawks from Marine Aircraft Group 32 flew their initial flights from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina to Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, as the Marine Corps decided to retire the Skyhawk from its active aviation structure. The Skyhawk was one of the oldest, most versatile attack aircraft in USMC history, having been in service for more than 30 years.

Image info: A USMC A4D-2 Skyhawk passing the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea after a wave-off. (U.S. Navy photo/released).

Happy Independence Day everyone!
07/05/2024

Happy Independence Day everyone!

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