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11/04/2025

08/05/2025

It’s that time of year again! Yes, Marine Corps League annual membership dues are due. Have you ever wondered exactly how your membership dues are spent?

Your contributions play a crucial role in sustaining the League and supporting our mission. Here’s a closer look at how your dues are utilized:

1. Operational Costs: A portion goes towards administrative expenses, meeting facilities, and essential supplies that keep our local detachments functioning smoothly.

2. Community Support: Dues help fund programs that give back to our communities, including veteran assistance, scholarships for military families, and local service projects.

3. Veteran Assistance: Your support enables us to provide vital resources for veterans, such as counseling, rehabilitation programs, and support for those transitioning to civilian life.

4. Events and Commemorations: Funds are allocated for organizing events like parades, memorial services, and other activities that honor our Marines and their families.

5. Member Services: Dues also help provide services and benefits to members, including newsletters, merchandise, and valuable resources that enhance your membership experience.

6. Training and Development: Some of your dues support training programs that empower our members to better serve their communities and fellow veterans.

By paying your dues, you’re not just maintaining your membership; you’re actively contributing to a legacy of support for our veterans and communities.

Thank you for being a vital part of the Marine Corps League!

08/01/2025

Reminder to all annual dues paying members. Your membership will expire at the end of August.
See your Detachment Paymaster to remain in good standing.

Thank you and Semper Fi.

11/29/2022

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is celebrating 75 years of bringing the joy of Christmas to communities across the US! Our annual "Holly Days” toy collection event is scheduled for Dec 3rd @ Central Park Plaza in Valparaiso, IN. Stop by and make that toy donation to our volunteers at the Marine Corps League canopy. It is our goal to assist as many less fortunate children in the Porter, Starke, and Jasper areas as we can this holiday season. If you are unable to attend, our last toy drive will be Dec. 10th at Foundation Park at the Santa & Sirens event.

11/10/2022

Happy birthday to all my brothers and sisters out fighting the good fight! 🇺🇸 here’s to another 247 years 🍻

07/04/2022

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced at a memorial on Sunday where Williams was remembered for his courage, humility and selflessness.