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DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA M.C. L. MCLAUGHLIN DETACHMENT MORE ON ALFORD L. MCLAUGHLIN
of the Marine Corps League,
Gadsden, Alabama
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WELCOME TO THE MCLAUGHLIN DETACHMENT WEBSITE
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!
PLEASE VISIT AGAIN IN THE FUTURE!
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 27 July 2009 at Top of teh River Restaurant 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. 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
15 August 2009 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at VFW.
19 September 2009 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at VFW.
17 October 2009 - 10:00 AM
Regular Scheduled Detachment meeting at VFW
Alabama Marines
2010 Department of Alabama Convention
The next Department of Alabama Convention will be the 1st weekend in June 2010. This coming year it is hosted by the Johnny "Mike" Spann Detachment in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Department Convention 2010
The Department of Alabama Annual Convention will be hosted by the Johnny "Mike" Spann Detachment the first weekend in June 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We invite all Department of Alabama Marines and their guests to join us to enjoy the camaraderie found only in the Brotherhood of Marines. Our commitment as host Detachment will be to facilitate the efficient conduct of Marine Corps League business and to ensure that everyone has the maximum amount of fun in the process. We look forward to a great weekend of fellowship and fun.
KEEP LOOKING HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. ALL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE 2010 DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA CONVENTION WILL BE POSTED HERE NO LATER THAN 1 OCTOBER 2009.
