Gettysburg Battlefield Detachment 705, Marine Corps League

09/19/2025

Today, we honor and remember our nation’s Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty will never be forgotten.

We stand united in our commitment to bring every warrior home and to support their families until the mission is complete.

You are not forgotten.

02/23/2025

On this day in 1945, Marines, from the 3rd Platoon, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Regiment of the 5th Division raised the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi – a bold and iconic display of patriotism and a testament to their unwavering courage and resolve.

Today, we honor their bravery and sacrifices, which continue to inspire the strength of our Nation.

06/07/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Going to be a great day to eat crabs🦀

03/15/2024

Get your tickets before they sell out!!

03/13/2024

03/11/2024

Who would like a few tickets?

What would you do with $5000.00?
As you think about your answer, consider purchasing a ticket for $1.00 for your chance to win!
Raffle tickets are sold by your local Detachment. Message this page to be connected and make your donation. All monies help support our Veteran and Youth programs.
If your local Detachment is not selling these tickets, ask them why?
They are also available for purchase at the Department Spring Meeting.
Electronic pay/purchase is not available at this time. If you would like to make a donation and have your tickets mailed to you, contact this page.
Thank you in advance for your support!

02/17/2024

Have a question? Know who to ask on the Chain of Command.

With 66 Detachments in the Department of Pennsylvania, it is important to know where to find the answers to your questions. Using your Chain of Command is very important. Your first stop should always be to try and research on your own using the Department and National websites. This way you are "learning to fish, rather than someone giving you a fish".

The Marine Corps League uses the Chain of Command in all aspects to ensure business runs smoothly. When you ask the wrong people, climb too far up the chain of command, you can hurt the flow of a successful 'business'.

Asking the wrong people: You may get wrong answers.
Jumping too far up the chain without stopping: This does not hold your immediate officers accountable, and having the highest level taking too much time away from other tasking could pull them away from other pressing matters.

Detachment Member -> Detachment Officers -> District Vice Commandant -> Department Officers / Department Committee Chairpersons -> Division Vice Commandant -> National Staff

Again, always check websites and learn to maneuver the tabs therein, but after exhausting all efforts to learn and become a better mentor to you successor, follow the chain so we all can be accountable for the officer we were elected and trusted to serve to the best ability.

02/08/2024

SCOUT - EAGLE SCOUT
​Good Citizenship Award

The Marine Corps League (MCL) considers it an honor and privilege to recognize America's future leaders for earning the Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award by presenting them the MCL's "Good Citizenship Award" Certificate and to have the Eagle Scout become aware of the skills that they have mastered to become an Eagle Scout are also held in very high regards by the MCL and corporations throughout the United States.

To find out more about MCL National Eagle Scout Good Citizenship award and the application please click on the link below.

https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/youth-programs/