Marine Corps League, Department of New Mexico

09/15/2026

MCL 1316 VAVS rep Marine Tillerson delivers our member donations for the men’s closet, CDCE library, and rehab dept of the Raymond Jean Murphy VA Medical Center to CDCE Lemuel vonHentschel.

09/15/2026

09/07/2026

The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) will join the VA and other veteran service organizations at the East Mountains Veterans Services Fair in Tijeras this Wednesday. This free event will connect Veterans and their families with benefits assistance and resources related to healthcare, housing, food assistance, and more.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
• 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Village of Tijeras Council Chambers
• 12 Camino Municipal
• Tijeras, NM 87059

NMDVS staff and Veteran Service Officers will be on-site to provide information about NMDVS programs, answer questions, and assist veterans and eligible family members with state and federal benefits, including the New Mexico State Parks Lifetime Veteran Pass, disability benefits, property tax exemptions and waivers, VA healthcare, and surviving spouse benefits.

Documents needed to verify eligibility may include:
• A copy of DD-214, NA 13038, NOAA Form 56-16, or PHS Form 1867
• VA Award Letter showing the percentage of disability and other VA correspondence related to claiming benefits
• New Mexico driver's license, ID, voter registration card, or most recent New Mexico Personal Income Tax Return
• For surviving spouses, copies of marriage and death certificates

Claim the benefits you've earned and join us for this free event.

For more information, contact Charlene Smith at [email protected] or 505-946-5622.

08/15/2026

08/15/2026

🇺🇸 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY ELECTED NATIONAL OFFICERS! 🇺🇸

The Marine Corps League proudly congratulates our newly elected National Officers, selected during the 2026 National Convention.

🎖️ Russ Miller
National Commandant

🎖️ David Porter Jr.
National Senior Vice Commandant

🎖️ Bruce Rakfeldt
National Junior Vice Commandant

🎖️ Bob Ziltz
National Judge Advocate

As we close another outstanding National Convention, we recognize these Marines for stepping forward to serve and lead our League. Leadership is more than holding an office—it is accepting the responsibility to preserve our traditions, strengthen our membership, support our fellow Marines and veterans, and carry the mission forward.

We wish each of our newly elected officers tremendous success as they begin this new chapter of national leadership.

One League. One Mission. One Marine Corps Family.

Congratulations, gentlemen, and thank you for your continued commitment to the Marine Corps League!

Semper Fidelis! 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓

08/13/2026