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 December 4, 1950 * Lieutenant Colonel Raymond G. Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism.
- On December 6, 1928 * Captain Holmes was awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry, and Gunnery Sergeant Charles Williams was killed during the fighting.
- On December 7, 1941 * Peaarl Harbor * Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii; The U.S. declares war marking its official entry into World War II; after three plus years of battle, Japan surrendered in August of 1945.
- On December 8, 1941 * Just hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor; Japanese forces launched an attack on American sailors and Marines stationed on Wake Island, roughly 3,000 miles west of Honolulu.
- On December 9, 1992 * Marines from the 15th Expeditionary Unit landed in Somalia to begin Operation Restore Hope, the largest humanitarian relief operation of its kind.
- On December 10, 1995 * 22 Marines from Marine Corps Security Force Company, Naples, Italy were among the first American troops to arrive in Bosnia.
- On December 15, 1948 * then-Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan signed a "Memorandum of Agreement" with the State Department which laid the groundwork for the establishment of the modern Marine Security Guard program at U.S. embassies throughout the world.
- On December 19, 1972 * the Marine detachment of the USS Ticonderoga provided shipboard security for three U.S. astronauts, Eugene Cernan, Ronald Evans, Harrison Schmitt, and their Apollo-17 space capsule.
- On December 20, 1989 * "Operation Just Cause" was launched in Panama to protect American lives, restore democracy to the country, preserve the integrity of the Panama Canal Treaty, and remove dictator General Manuel Noriega from power.
- On December 23, 1941 * Japanese forces launched a pre-dawn amphibious assault on American forces, including U.S. Marines stationed on Wake Island, the Wilkes Island and the Peale islands.
- On December 26, 1957 * 20 helicopters from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 162 were rushed to Sri Lanka onboard the USS Princeton. Upon arrival, Marines participated in the rescue and evacuation of flood victims.
- Stay Tuned For More On "This Month In Marine Corps History".
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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For Questions: Contact the Marine Corps Birthday Ball Committee at:
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