Organization Of The Marine Corps League

By Krystal Branch


The Marine Corps league was chartered in 1937 by the congress and approved in the same year by President Roosevelt. The organization has the mandate of addressing issues that relate to veterans and advocacy for those in active service. Its approval was done during the 75th congressional term and the leadership mantle can be traced back to Commandant John Lejeune. This happened under the congressional charter title 36 of the United States Code.

The team aims at ensuring the unity and fellowship of members and addressing any issue affecting active service men and veterans. They are mandated with preservation of the history and traditions of marines. There is a cross generational approach to these endeavors because membership is drawn from honorably discharged veterans and active marines. Their advocacy affects the two groups as well.

The activities of MCL target veterans, current Marines, their dependents, families, windows and orphans. Their voluntary support to these members is unlimited and diverse to meet different needs. Another central focus for the group is promoting and perpetuating the history and honor of marine traditions. They mark important occasions with honor and ensure that anniversaries are marked. Their focus on past, present and future marines has raised its profile and widened its influence.

MCL organizes and supports various programs that make their mission possible to accomplish. The organization is passionate at maintaining the spirit of the marines and ensuring that their traditions are preserved. A program for the injured marines ensures that they get the best medical assistance in hospitals located in different states. The medical centers are in Maryland, Texas, Washington and Virginia, among other cities. There is a mentor-ship program for injured marines and those transitioning called Marine-4life.

Youth programs provide mentor-ship by targeting the young generation that is posed to join the corps. The aim is to emphasize on the core values of a corp for the young marines. There is a physical fitness program that targets elementary and high school students. The Boy Scouts of America is part of their programs. There is a toys for tots and a scholarship program that provides academic support.

MCL has placed the interests of veterans high among their priorities. The organization scrutinizes and shapes any legislation that will affect marines and military activity. Veterans have a central organization with a national outlook to address their issues and others that are of national concern. Active marines are served under the Veterans Service Officer Program. Volunteer work by members is offered in VA hospitals across the country.

There is an honor and fun society called the Military Order of the Devil Dogs which operates alongside MCL. It targets members who have been outstanding in their services through different ranks. An auxiliary wing that targets the needs and interests of marines and dependents also exists alongside MCL. Citizens are encouraged to show faith in American institutions as a way of demonstrating their patriotism.

Marine Corps League has offices in different cities to ease service delivery to its members. It offers a national platform for addressing veteran issues in a unified manner. They hold sacred the tradition, history and memory of marines and their service. Advocacy for the interest of veterans goes on in all sectors of life.




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