To preserve the traditions and to promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps; to band Marines and those who have been honorably discharged or retired from that service in fellowship that may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy; to fit it’s members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve as ably as citizens as they have served the Nation under arms; to hold sacred the history and memory of the men and women who have given their lives to the Nation; to foster love for the principles which they have supported by blood and valor since the founding of the Republic; to maintain true allegiance to American institutions; to create a bond of comradeship between those in service and those who have returned to civilian life; to aid voluntarily to render assistance to all Marines and to former Marines, as well as their widows and orphans; 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.

Persons who are serving, or have served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for not less than ninety (90) days and persons who are serving or have served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement credit points, shall be eligible for regular membership in the Marine Corps League. FMF Corpsmen, meeting all membership criteria, will be considered as Regular Members.

If you are interested in joining the Chester County Devil Dogs, come to our next meeting (Click Home in left column for information) and bring your DD-214 and $30.00 (Cash or Check made out to Chester County Devil Dogs). Life Memberships are also available.

The current Life Membership fee established by National Headquarters is:

To become a Life Member, you must already be a Regular Member in Good Standing.

All fees were changed on 1 January 2009.

Want to talk to someone, then call Junior Vice Commandant Windy Winchester at (803)-635-7625.

Download this Adobe PDF Membership application.

To all Detachment members, when you see a Marine (You will know this from all of the Marine emblems, slogans and sayings prominently displayed on their vehicle), take the time to talk to them about becoming a member.

Associate memberships are also available.