Marine Corps League Detachment 222 - Schenectady

03/12/2026

The GGerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemeterywould like to share they are honoring an unaccompanied Veteran to be laid to rest on March 16th at 12:30PM

03/12/2026

STACK THE DECK! 🦅🌎⚓️

We’re back at it tonight for our monthly meeting! We're kicking things off early with some high-speed chow and even better camaraderie

The Details:

Early Bird: 1800 (6 PM) – Food by Blake925 Deli, cold drinks, and music.

Main Event: 1900 (7 PM) – monthly meeting. We have busy months ahead! Volunteers NEEDED!

Don't be the one hearing about it tomorrow. Show up, get some gear adrift sorted, and enjoy the camaraderie.

Don't worry if you cant make the meeting, you can still join us on Google Meets.Send us a message and we can send you the link. REMEMBER MEMBERS ONLY

Send a message to learn more

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

❌❌ Due to the anticipation of winter weather advisory of mixed weather for tomorrow evening, we have CANCELLED our monthly meeting.

We have RESCHEDULED it for next Thursday, 3/12. 

02/28/2026

Great idea!

We need to let the veterans know

Service & Sacrifice is a WTEN+ original program devoted to veterans and those in the armed forces. Hosted by Ryan Peterson, the show airs on WTEN+ on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

02/28/2026

MCL midwinter conference

02/28/2026

Marines -

We have a great support team in our community for ALL Veterans!

Check out the video

02/28/2026

They do great things for Veterans!

02/28/2026

Head over to our website, sign up for our email list, and never miss a beat about what's going on! We won't spam you I promise! Three times a week we will shoot you an email about our upcoming events, training classes, and how you can help us save dogs from shelters and put them in their forever homes with the men and woman who deserve them most!

https://operationatease.org/ scroll down to the bottom and don't miss a beat!

As always, we can't do what we do without YOU!

02/20/2026

Semper Fi Sister 🇺🇸🫡

Sergeant Major Fatima Audu broke barriers in the U.S. Marine Corps by becoming one of the first women to serve as Sergeant Major of an infantry battalion.

She enlisted in July 2001, completing Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, N.C., and Field Radio Operator Course in Twentynine Palms, CA. In 2002, she served as a Field Radio Operator with Headquarters Battalion Communication Company, 1st Marine Division, completing two Iraq deployments and earning promotions to Lance Corporal, Corporal, and Sergeant.

In 2005, she joined I MEF G6 as EKMS Manager, with another Iraq deployment. She later attended Officers Communications School in Quantico. Promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in 2013 at Wounded Warrior Regiment, she served at 7th Communications Battalion (Okinawa), as Inspector-Instructor First Sergeant for 3rd ANGLICO, and as Company First Sergeant for 1/1 Marines, deploying with 11th MEU (2021–2022).

In March 2022, she was promoted to Sergeant Major and assigned as Battalion Sergeant Major for 1st Battalion, 4th Marines.

She holds degrees from Central Texas College (Associate), Park University (BS Psychology), Liberty University (MS Counseling/Criminal Justice), and is a DSW candidate at USC.

Her awards include (1) Meritorious Service Medal, (6) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, and (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.

Her journey reflects dedication and leadership.

(Photo: Fatima Audu)