Marine Corps League
​David Murnighan Detachment 161


MEETING TIME: Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
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MARINE MISSION STATEMENT
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and  fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and  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 that  they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines, FMF Corpsmen and former Marines and FMF Corpsmen and to their widows and orphans; 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. 

HISTORY
The Marine Corps League perpetuates the traditions and spirit of ALL Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen, who proudly wear or who have worn the eagle, globe and anchor of the Corps. It takes great pride in crediting its founding in 1923 to World War I hero, then Major General Commandant John A. Lejeune. It takes equal pride in its Federal Charter, approved by An Act of the Seventy-Fifth Congress of The United States of America and signed and approved by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League is the only Federally Chartered Marine Corps related veterans organization in the country. Since its earliest days, the Marine Corps League has enjoyed the support and encouragement of the active duty and Reserve establishments of the U. S. Marine Corps. Today, the League boasts a membership of more than 76,000 men and women, officer and enlisted, active duty, Reserve Marines, honorably discharged Marine Veterans and qualified Navy FMF Corpsmen and is one of the few Veterans Organizations that experiences increases in its membership each year.

TOYS-FOR-TOTS
Marine Corps League Detachments in nearly every community take part annually in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys-For-Tots campaign to raise funds and collect and distribute toys to needy children. In communities where there is an existing Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the League works hand in hand supporting their campaign. In other communities, the Marine Corps League takes the lead, ensuring a successful campaign.

HONOR GUARD
The Marine Corps League also provides graveside veteran honors in the Livingston County area and also at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION
Membership in the Marine Corps League is for any Marine or FMF Sailor who has served honorably or is currently on active duty.
Commandant: Ed Lorenz
Senior Vice Commandant: Jeff Hinton
Junior Vice Commandant: Bob Witt
Judge Advocate: ​Anna Marie Colombo
Chaplain: Fred Koski
Armorer: Dick Watters
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ron Brooks
Trustee First Year: Don Sucher
Trustee Second Year: Steve Sheldon
Trustee Third Year: James Thompson
Adjutant: ​Anna Marie Colombo
NEW & EVENTS



Marine Corps Birthday Ball