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	DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA M.C. L.
	MCLAUGHLIN DETACHMENT
	MORE ON ALFORD L. MCLAUGHLIN

Gadsden, Alabama

2011 McLaughlin Detachment Marine Corps Birthday

The 2011 McLaughlin Detachment Marine Corps Birthday Ball Celebration was held on 11 November 2011. It was a great event with about 40 members present. Hopefully we will see you at next years Ball which promises to be better and greater.

All Marines are invited to attend regardless if you are a Marine Corps League member or not. If you desire to attend the Birthday Ball, contact Commandant Ed Mason no later than 1 October 2012.

The McLaughlin Detachment of the Marine Corps League is located in Gadsden, Alabama. We meet at 10:00 on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Mort Glosser Amphitheatre at 90 Walnut Street (Walnut & 1st St) in Gadsden, AL 35901.

We are always looking for new members!!

Come join our Detachment of:

The Few, The Proud, The Marines!

McLaughlin Detachment

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. This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

History of the Marine Corps Rose

In 1773 during the War of Independence the Marine Corps Rose was dedicated to those Marines who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their country. This tradition was continued by the French during World War One when the Marines attacked the Germans in the trenches at Belleau Wood. Roses were planted by the grateful French people at the graves of the Fallen Marines. Whenever you see Leaguers or Young Marines distributing these remembrances, take one and wear it proudly.

The Marines!

MEMBERSHIP

First year dues are thirty dollars. After the first year, annual dues are twenty-five dollars.

To become a "Regular” Member:

Must be currently serving or have served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps on active duty for not less than 90 days -OR-

Must have served or am currently serving in the U.S. Marines Corps Reserve and have earned no less that 90 Reserve Retirement Credit Points -OR-

Must have served or am currently serving as a U.S. Navy Corpsman who has trained with Marine FMF Units in excess of 90 days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare Device worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen.

If discharged, must be in receipt of an honorable discharge DD214.

“Associate” memberships are available for:

Individuals not qualified for regular membership who espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League as contained in its Congressional Charter.

Individuals who are serving or have served in other branches of the Armed Forces of the United States must have served honorably.

Must have reached the statutory minimum age for enlistment into the U.S. Marine Corp or U.S. Marine Corp Reserve.

“Life” memberships are available for regular and associate members in good standing.

THIS MONTH THE DETACHMENT DINNER
IS ON 29 September 2011 at Villa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant next to Logan's on Rainbow Drive in Gadsden

All Marines and their spouses are invited to attend our next monthly dinner. This month it is being held on the last Monday of the month. Commandant Ed Mason spearheads this great event. We have really grown and usually have an average of 25 to 35 Marines and their guest at these events.

If you would like to attend, please make sure that you contact Commandant Ed Mason. We must let the restaurant know how many will be there!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

17 December 2011 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater.

14 January 2012 - Department of Alabama Quarterly Meeting at the American legion in Millbrook, Alabama.

21 January 2012 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater.

18 February 2012 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at the Mort Glosser Amphitheater.

Alabama Marines