Who we are
A veterans organization
Of Honorably Discharged/Active Duty U.S. Marines, FMF Navy Corpsman, Associate members, and their family members.
our Marine Corps league detachment 1316
What we do
Members of the Marine Corps League join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions, promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
Did You Know??
If you are an Honorably Discharged Veteran from another U.S. Military Branch you can join as an Associate Member of The Marine Corps League Detachment #1316. For more information email us at marinecorpsleague1316@gmail.com
Commandant's 2024 Message
This Month in Marine corps history
- On March 2, 1867, Jacob Zeilin, who had served as Colonel Commandant of the Marine Corps since June 30, 1864, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General Commandant.
- On March 8, 1965, the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade landed at DaNang, Vietnam, becoming the first American ground combat troops to arrive in the country .
- On March 11, 1778, Continental Marines aboard the Continental Navy frigate Boston sighted, engaged, and captured the British merchant ship Martha while en route to France.
- On March 13, 1943, the first group of 71 female Marine officer candidates arrived at U.S. Midshipmen School (Women's Reserve) at Mt. Holyoke College in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
- On March 18, 1967, Barbara J. Dulinsky was the first female Marine to serve in a combat zone reported for duty in Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon), a city in southern Vietnam.
- On March 25, 1945, the assault on the island of Iwo Jima appeared to have ended after 35 days of intense fighting.
- On March 27, 1953, the 5th Marines, supported by the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, counter-attacked enemy-held positions in the first full day of fighting after Chinese forces launched an assault on Outpost Vegas the previous evening.
- On March 31, 1801, the second Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel William W. Burrows, rode with then-President Thomas Jefferson in search of, "a proper place to fix the Marine Barracks on."
Poem provided by Jr. Past Commandant Mike Haas
Flying Over Iwo Jima
Our history is emblazoned,
With the raising of Old Glory.
High above the Battlefield raging,
Unfurled for history and story.
The most iconic moment in time,
Overshadowing the loses below.
Perseverance and follow through did shine,
As the dust settled with righteous glow.
Our Country embraced the efforts,
As our Corps created an icon.
For eighty years this symbol networks,
Our resilience, perseverance and ability to be relied on.
Coming soon * The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Bash ticket sale
The 250th Marine Corps Birthday Bash is set for November 8th, 2025.
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