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

Gadsden, Alabama

The McLaughlin Detachment would like to invite you to join our Detachment. Our Marines are of all ages and background. We pride ourselves on the camaraderie and espirit de corps. We currently are in a Recruiting Campaign trying to double our strength in one year. If you live anywhere in the counties surrounding Gadsden, Alabama, and want more information about the McLaughlin Detachment, please contact us anytime.

SEMPER FIDELIS!

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 VFW Post 2760, at 227 North 3rd Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

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 28 July 2008 AT PAS'GHETTI'S RESTAURANT IN RAINBOW CITY

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. Sandy Spence 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 Sandy Spence at 256-546-7932 or e-mail her at: sandy_spence@hotmail.com. We must let the restaurant know how many will be there!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

16 Aug 2008 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at VFW

20 Sep 2008 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at VFW.

18 October 2008 - 10:00 AM
Annual Detachment Picnic and meeting

Alabama Marines