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 FMF Navy Chaplains and former Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and FMF Navy Chaplains 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.

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NEXT MEETING WILL BE 18 JAN 2020

MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS

Our meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, except one month in the Spring for our annual picnic and December for our Christmas Party (see Calendar for those events). Breakfast is served at 0900 followed by the business meeting at 1000. The meeting location is the B. W. Howard American Legion Post 171 located at 8325 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206.

Please Review Our Proposed New Bylaws

Below, you will find the link to our proposed bylaws. Please review them for errors in content and spelling. If you find anything that is in error, or if there is something that you don’t understand, contact the Judge Advocate Mike Montabana. His phone number is (205) 542-7982 and his email address is golfmike1048@aol.com.
We will vote on the bylaws at our February meeting.

PROPOSED BYLAWS

L/CPL Ryan G Winslow - RIP April 15, 2006

G/Sgt. Herman J Murkerson Jr - RIP October 1, 2007

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More veterans and caregivers to have eligibility to Commissaries and more

According to the Department of Defense, starting Jan. 1, 2020, all service-connected Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war (POW), and individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible Veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) can use commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.

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DEPARTMENT OF ALABAMA

QUARTERLY MEETING

0900 SATURDAY APRIL 4, 2020

AMERICAN LEGION POST 133

4980 MAIN ST

MILLBROOK, AL 36054

Department of Alabama Marine Corps League 35th Annual Convention

26 - 27 June 2020

by L/Cpl Jonathan L. Smith Detachment #1427

at DoubleTree by Hilton, 111 6th Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601

2020 Department Convention Information.

2020 97th MCL NATIONAL CONVENTION IN DAYTONA BEACH FL

August 8-15, 2020

You can find the latest information, schedules and more about the 2020 Marine Corps League National Convention HERE

Honoring Korean War Veterans

The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking Korean War veterans for the Korean Ambassador of Peace medal. The Korean government would like to show their respect and gratitude for the devotion and sacrifice of the U.S. troops during the Korean War by presenting the medals to veterans. Read More.

Ambassador Peace Medal Application Form

MARKSMANSHIP INFORMATION

Marksmanship letter and 2019 Rules